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1. Add MS 40771-40850

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VERNON PAPERS
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This collection derives from two main sources, the papers of James Vernon, Secretary of State under William III, and the papers of his younger son, Edward Vernon (Admiral 1745), with subsidiary contributions from James Vernon, junior, elder brother, and Francis Vernon (Baron Orwell 1762, Earl of...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, Latin, Portuguese, and Spanish
Date Range:
[1576-1799]
Extent:
81 items

2. Add MS 40841

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VERNON PAPERS. Vol. LXXI (ff. 57). Trigonometrical and astronomical problems, followed (f. 48 reversed) by nautical notes taken by Edward Vernon on various cruises. Early 18th cent. Mathematics: Problems in geometry, trigonometry, etc.: 18th cent.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Early 18th century
Extent:
1 item

3. Add MS 40846-40847

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VERNON PAPERS. Vols. LXXVI, LXXVII (ff. 94, 92). Letter-books of correspondence between John, 2nd Baron Carteret, Earl Granville 1744, as Secretary of State, and the English envoys at the Hague, John Dalrymple, 2nd Earl of Stair, and Robert Trevor, 4th Baron Trevor 1764; 13 Apr.-21 Sept. 1742. Copied by Francis Vernon (Baron Orwell 1762, Earl of Shipbrook 1777), no doubt as Secretary (cf. the note of ownership, "F. Vernon : Hague. 1. August. 1742"). Other records of the correspondence are in...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Apr 1742-21 Sep 1742
Extent:
2 items

4. Add MS 40840

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VERNON PAPERS. Vol. LXX (ff. 152). Geometrical definitions and problems, followed (f. 54) by Exercises in Navigation. Early 18th cent. Mathematics: Problems in geometry, trigonometry, etc.: 18th cent. includes: f. 54 Navigation: Exercises in: early 18th cent.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Early 18th century
Extent:
1 item

5. Add MS 40844

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VERNON PAPERS. Vol. LXXIV (ff. 30). Memoranda relative to Greenwich Hospital, consisting chiefly of abstracts of revenue, expenditure, and establishments; 1700-1724. Greenwich Hospital: Memoranda, etc., rel. to: 1700-1724.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1700-1724
Extent:
1 item

6. Add MS 40842

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VERNON PAPERS. VOI.LXXII(ff.11). "Principall Dimentions and Scantlings etc. of a Ship of each Class, Humbly proposed to be Established in Obedience to the Rt. Hon^ble. the Navy Boards Warrant of the 5th of June Last [1719]." Navy; England: Naval scantlings: 117191.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
[1719]
Extent:
1 item

7. Add MS 40834

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VERNON PAPER. Vol LXIV (ff. 56). Lists of commissions and warrants of appointment issued by Edward Vernon; July 1739-July 1742. Navy; England: Commissions and warrants issued by Adm. E. Vernon: 1739-1742.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jul 1739-Jul 1742
Extent:
1 item

8. Add MS 40771-40776

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VERNON PAPERS. Vols. I-VI. Correspondence of James Vernon (d. 1727), Secretary of State (1697-1702), and previously Private Secretary to Charles Talbot, Duke of Shrewsbury (1688 and 1694), and Secretary to the Lords Justices (1694-1697). His letters to the Duke of Shrewsbury were published by G. P. R. James, Letters illustrative of the Reign of William III, 3 vols., 1841. Among his other correspondents the chief are:-the King, William Blathwayt, Secretary-at-War, Matthew Prior, Secretary of ...
Scope & Content:
Vernon family: Papers and deeds of: 1688-1754. Secretaries of State: Correspondence of J. Vernon as Sec. of State: 1697-1702.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
1688-1754
Extent:
6 items

9. Add MS 40796-40797

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VERNON PAPERS. Vols. XXVI, XXVII (ff. 272, 58). Letter-books of correspondence, instructions reports, etc. connected chiefly with English mediation between Sweden and Denmark in 1658-1659 and 1698-1700. Vol. XXVI opens (ff. 1-16) with a copy of Capt. [Robert] Pennecuik's Journal from Madeira to New Caledonia [i.e. the Scottish settlement in Darien], 2 Sept.-28 Dec. 1698, practically identical with Hugh Rose's Journal published by J. H. Burton, The Darien Papers (Bannatyne Club, 1849), pp. 60...
Scope & Content:
William Blathwayt, Secretary at War: Correspondence, etc.: 1700.: Copies.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1658-1700
Extent:
2 items

10. Add MS 40793

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VERNON PAPERS. Vol. XXIII (ff. 57). Proceedings of the Commissioners appointed, in accordance with the Treaty of Ryswick, to settle the English and French claims in Hudson's Bay, including copies of correspondence and exhibits; 1 Dec. 1697- 12 June 1700. Treaties: Proceedings of Commissioners a...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Dec 1697-12 Jun 1700
Extent:
1 item