1. Add MS 36708
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 36708
- Title:
- ELEVEN LETTERS Of Admiral John Jervis, Earl of St. Vincent, the first to Isaac Barré, the others to Evan Nepean, Secretary to the Admiralty; 22 Mar., 5 May, 1797, 30 June, 1800-11 Feb. 1801. The letters are all on naval affairs, with free comments on various officers. In the first, referring to the victory off Cape St. Vincent, the writer says, "although the partiality of my friends places the event of the 14th Feby on a level with the illustrious victories of Russel, Rodney and Howe, I cann...
- Scope & Content:
- Navy; England: Letters of the Earl of St. Vincent: 1797, 1800-1801. John Jervis, Earl of St Vincent: Letters to E. Nepean, etc.: 1797-1801. includes: f. 1 Isaac Barré: Letter to, from Lord St. Vincent: 1797.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 22 Mar 1797-11 Feb 1801
- Extent:
- 1 item