1. Add MS 42714
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 42714
- Title:
- 'MEMOIRS OF THE EARLY LIFE OF JOHN ELLIOTT, of Elliott House, Near Ripon-Yorkshire, Esqre and, Lieut: of the Royal Navy: written by himself, at the request of his Wife, for the use, and amusement of his children only', extending from his birth (11 Jan. 1759) to the Battle of the Saintes (12 Apr. 1782). The most important part of the work is an account (ff. 7b- 45 b) of the second voyage of Captain James Cook, in H.M. S. 'Resolution,' in which Elliott served as a Midshipman, 1772-1775. Elliot...
- Scope & Content:
- Lieutenant John Elliott, RN; of Elliott House, near Ripon: Memoirs of his early life, early 19th cent: 1759-1782: Autogr. Brenzett, Kent: Deeds and papers rel. to: 1448-1777.: fr. includes: f. i Lieutenant John Elliott, RN; of Elliott House, near Ripon: Signet: n.d. f. 1b Captain James Cook, ...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- Early 19th century
- Extent:
- 1 item
