Acton, John Francis Edward, 1736-1811

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Acton was the prime minister of Naples under Ferdinand IV.

From the description of Letter : Naples, Italy to Comte Razoumovski, 1784 January 16 / Acton. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 704553960

1779-1789 Minister of War of Naples; 1789-1804 de facto Prime Minister of Naples.

Epithet: Lieutenant-General, Prime Minister of Naples

Title: 6th Baronet

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referencedIn PAGET PAPERS. Vol. XIX (ff. 243). (1) Correspondence with General Sir John Francis Edward Acton, 6th Bart., Prime Minister of Naples; 1799-1802. Partly French and Italian. Partly drafts and copies. ff. 1-133b. (2) Correspondence with the Chevalier An..., 1799-1810 British Library
referencedIn Vol. III. (II. ff. 442). 1795-31 Oct. 1796.Leghorn, Italy: Letters, etc., relating to the siege of: 1795-1796.Island of Corsica: Letters relating to Lord Nelson's operations at, etc.: 1793-1804.Republic of Genoa: Letters to Lord Nelson relating to: ..., 1795-1796 British Library
referencedIn THE SINCLAIR. COLLECTION. Correspondence between Admiral Viscount Nelson and Edward James Foote, Captain of H.M.S. " Sea Horse" and senior officer in the Bay of Naples [afterwards Admiral, K.C.B.]; 19 May-8 July, 1799. Nelson's eight letters are, wit... British Library
referencedIn Vol. V. (IV. ff. 433). 3 Apr. 1797-31 May 1798.includes:f. 3 George Purvis: Letter to Capt. Berry: 1797. ff. 5, 20, 24, 26, 107 Isaac Coffin, Commissioner of the Navy: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1797-1805. ff. 7, 12, 34, 141, 232, 239 William IV of En... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XIII. (XII. ff. 394). 21 Sept.-15 Nov. 1799.includes:f. 1 Philip Lamb, Agent for Transports at Malta: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1798, 1805. f. 3 William Frederick Wyndham, diplomatist: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1796-1798. f. 7 Lieutenant William D... British Library
referencedIn vol. ii. 1797-1800.General Sir John Francis Edward Acton, 6th Baronet Neapolitan Prime Minister: Correspondence with Sir W. Hamilton: 1781-1800., 1797-1800 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXII. (XXI. ff. 359). 12 Mar.-10 May, 1804.includes:ff. 1, 93, 103, 271, 294 Captain Lewis Shepheard, RN: Letters to ford Nelson: 1804. ff. 4, 282 Lieutenant Thomas Clarke, RM: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1804. f. 5 Captain Daniel Danvers: Letters... British Library
creatorOf Acton, John Francis Edward, 1736-1811. Letter : Naples, Italy to Comte Razoumovski, 1784 January 16 / Acton. Haverford College Library
referencedIn LETTERS from Sir Alexander John Ball, Bart., Captain and (1805) Rear-Admiral, Governor of Malta (1802-1809), to Granville Penn, a clerk in the War Department, relating to political affairs and the situation in Malta, Egypt, etc.; 28 May, 1802-27 Dec...., 1802-1805 British Library
referencedIn WINDHAM PAPERS. Vol. XI. (ff. 319). Corrspondence of W. Windham, as follows:-1. Letters of Sir Arthur Wellesley, afterwards Duke of Wellington, (a) to W. Windham ; 7 Dec. 1806, 25 Jan. 1807. ff. 1, 15;-(b) to Sir James Cockburn; 4, 16 Feb. 1807. ff...., 1793-1807 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XVI. (XV. ff. 392). 21 Mar.-31 Dec. 1800.includes:ff. 1, 3, 40, 42, 59, 69, 77, 81, 83, 110, 112, 116, 128, 131, 139, 149-153, 214, 328-332, 340, 343, 359, 368, 383-388 Admiral Sir Thomas Troubridge: Correspondence with Lord Nelson: 1797 -1800.... British Library
referencedIn Vol. IV(ff. 266). 1796-1803 and n.d., with some extraneous matter of later date.Paper. Folio. A.D. 1761-1803. Purchased at Sotheby's (salecat., 27 May, lots 745, 747-755).includes:f. 1 A-Ross, of Ross and Ogilvie, bankers: Letter to -, conc. Sir W..., 1796-1803 British Library
referencedIn John, Lord Acton: Papers, 17th-early 20th century Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives
referencedIn Vol. IX. (VIII. ff. 393). 16 Mar.-30 Apr. 1799,includes:ff. 1, 48, 63, 75, 76, 100-104, 108, 110, 266, 382 Perkins Magra, Consul at Tunis: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1798-1800. ff. 3, 5, 50, 54, 56, 67, 82 William Frederick Wyndham, diplomatist: Letter... British Library
referencedIn Edward Preble Papers, 1680-1912, (bulk 1799-1809) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Vol. VII. (VI. ff. 440). 17 Oct.-31 Dec.1798.includes:f. 1 Simon Lucas, Consul at Tripoli: Certificate: 1798. ff. 2, 45, 107, 114, 118, 120, 129, 135, 217 -223, 238, 240, 244, 250, 252, 258, 267, 272, 325, 343, 359-363, 383 Admiral Sir Thomas Troub... British Library
referencedIn ORIGINAL correspondence, chiefly official, of Francis Godolphin Osborne, Marquess of Caermarthen, and 5th Duke of Leeds, Secretary of State, etc.; Vol. III.Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond and Lennox: Letters to Lord Carmarthen: 1785-1790.William..., 1783-1798 British Library
referencedIn STUART PAPERS. Vol. III. (ff. 454). Correspondence of Cardinal Henry Stuart (continued); 1792-1807. Included are:-1. Correspondence with Count Edward Walsh, canon of St. Peter's: 27 Mar.-16 May, 1794. ff. 31, 38, 66, 84, 86. With a faculty from Pius..., 1792-1807 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XLV. (VI. ff. 267). Sept.-Dec. 1799.Egypt: Papers relating to the French Army in: 1798-1800.includes:ff. 3, 84, 90, 154 de Lizakevicz, Russian Minister to Tuscany: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1799-1800. ff. 9, 64 Conte -di Chialamberto, Sardinian ... British Library
referencedIn Vol. II. (I. ff. 382). 1762-1794.includes:f. 1 Richard Howe, Viscount and 1st Earl Howe: Instructions to Capt. Suckling: 1762. f. 1 Captain Maurice Suckling, RN: Instructions to, from Adm. Howe: 1762. f. 8 General Sir John Dalling, Governor of Jama..., 1762-1794 British Library
creatorOf WILLOUGHBY GORDON PAPERS. Vol. XXIV (ff. 153). 1. ff. 1-78b. Letters, etc., of Lt.-Gen. Sir John Stuart; 1807-1810. Partly signed. 2. ff. 79-114. Letters, etc., of Gen. Sir John Coape Sherbrooke; 1808. 3. ff. 115-153b. Correspondence with Maj.-Gen. S..., 1805-1815 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXVIII. (XXVII. ff. 310). 1 Mar.-15 June, 1805.includes:ff. 1, 3, 11, 13 William Albany Otway, Transport Commissioner: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1799-1805. ff. 7, 105, 154 Rear-Admiral Sir Robert Stopford, GCMG: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1805. ff.... British Library
referencedIn John Acton, 1st Baron Acton: Personal and Family Papers, 17th-20th century Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives
referencedIn LETTERS to Lord Nelson, from the following persons, viz.: Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples; 1797-1805. Fr. Partly holograph, and signed "Charlotte," ff. 1, 14, 30, 38, 52, 53, 54, 71; Sir John Acton, Bart. [Neapolitan Minister of State]; 20 Dec. 1798-..., 1797-1805 British Library
referencedIn Vol. VI. (V. ff. 461). 1 June-15 Oct. 1798.includes:f. 1 William IV of England: Correspondence, as Duke of Clarence, withh Lord Nelson: 1787-1803. f. 3 Admiral Sir George Cockburn: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1796-1799. ff. 6, 9, 26, 29, 33, 43, 47, 55... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XI. (X. ff. 476). 16 June-31 July, 1799.includes:f. 1 Captain John Stiles: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1799, 1800. ff. 3, 16, 19, 36, 38 Sir William Hamilton, KB; Envoy at Naples: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1793-1800. ff. 6, 46, 88-92, 101-105, 108, ... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XLII. (III. ff. 230). Nov. 1798-March, 1799.Egypt: Papers relating to the French Army in: 1798-1800.includes:f.2 Luciano Forte: Letter to Lord Nelson: 1798.: Ital. f. 6 Johannes Ernestus de Nelson, of Warsaw: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1798. ff. ... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XII. (XI. ff. 427). 1 Aug.-20 Sept. 1799.includes:f. 1 Captain Thomas Bertie: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1799, 1800. ff. 3-9, 37, 106, 235 Captain Edward James Foote, RN: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1799-1800. ff. 7, 150, 152, 219, 221, 280, 282, 380... British Library
referencedIn MEDICI PAPERS. Vols. LXXXI, LXXXII (ff. iii+1-273, 274-553). Miscellaneous papers, mainly of business and domestic interest, relating to Raffaello de' Medici, senior, and his descendants; 16th-18th centt. Originally in seven parts, of which part D (m..., 1519-1763 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XIV. (XIII. ff. 346). 16 Nov.-31 Dec. 1799.includes:ff. 1-7, 21, 23, 34, 68, 90, 112, 124, 135, 140, 171 General Sir John Francis Edward Acton, 6th Baronet Neapolitan Prime Minister: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1793-1805. ff. 9, 262, 264, 306 Hon H... British Library
referencedIn Vol. i. 1781-1796.General Sir John Francis Edward Acton, 6th Baronet Neapolitan Prime Minister: Correspondence with Sir W. Hamilton: 1781-1800., 1781-1796 British Library
referencedIn Vol. II (ff. 220). Correspondence of Adm. Collingwood, consisting chiefly of letters and reports from naval and military officers in the two Sicilies and Spain, 20 Aug. 1805-26 July 1809. His chief correspondents are Adm. Sir William Sidney Smith and... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XV. (XIV. ff. 353). 1 Jan.-20 Mar. 1800.includes:ff. 1, 8, 10, 18, 31-35, 50, 52, 64-68, 77, 79, 84, 101, 103, 112, 116, 196, 204, 210, 241, 267, 269, 285, 293-300, 304-308, 317, 334, 343 Admiral Sir Thomas Troubridge: Correspondence with Lord ... British Library
creatorOf PAGET PAPERS (2ND SERIES). Vol. XXXI (ff. 274). Typewritten copies of the correspondence of Sir Arthur Paget (1771-1840), Sir Augustus Berkeley Paget's father, mostly marked by Sir Augustus to be omitted from his edition of his father's papers, The P... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XL. (I. ff. 237). 1792-June, 1798.includes:f. 2 Comte Alexandre de La Chapelle: Certificate: 1793. ff. 2, 3 Leger de Villeneuve: Certificates in favour of: 1793. f. 3 Victor François de Broglie, Duc de Broglie; Maréchal: Certificate: 1793. f...., 1792-1798 British Library
creatorOf PAGET PAPERS (FOURTH SERIES). VOL. II (ff. 121). Correspondence; 1794-1956.1. ff. 1-88v. General correspondence of Sir Arthur whilst at Palermo; 1800-1801. Partly draft and copy. Partly French and Italian.2. ff. 89-121. Typewritten copies of S..., 1794-1956 British Library
referencedIn STUART PAPERS. Vol. II. (ff. 470). Correspondence of Cardinal Henry Stuart, chiefly with ecclesiastics on diocesan matters; 1781-1791. The letters of 1790-1 deal almost exclusively with a dispute about a local charity at Gubbio. Included are:-1. [Jo..., 1781-1791 British Library
referencedIn Vol. VIII. (VII. ff. 418). 1 Jan.-15 Mar. 1799.General Sir John Francis Edward Acton, 6th Baronet Neapolitan Prime Minister: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1793-1805.includes:f. 1 Admiral Sir Edward Berry: Correspondence with Lord Nelson: 1797-1805. ff. 4,... British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXXI. (XXX. ff. 273). Undated and miscellaneous.In the last volume are included:-1. Line of battle of the combined English and Dutch fleet under Vice-Adm. Sir George Rooke in 1692. f. 77. 2. List of the Russian squadron at Constantinople under ..., 18th century-19th century British Library
referencedIn Vol. III (ff. 241). 1787-1795.includes:ff. 1, 4 W-Fraser: Correspondence with Sir W. Hamilton: 1785, 1787.f. 3 Thomas Steele: Treasury letter signed by: 1787.: Copy.ff. 8-19, 23-31, 35-58, 62, 64-76 Francis Godolphin Osborne, Marquess of Carma..., 1787-1795 British Library
referencedIn A (1) Accompts (1786-1794) of Rose as Surveyer and Receiver-General of the Green Wax in the Exchequer, together with other papers; 1786-1801. Followed (ff. 31, 33) by letters, 1805, 1811, to Rose as Keeper of the Records in the Receipt of the Excheq..., 1764-1814 British Library
creatorOf LETTERS, ETC., TO SIR WILLIAM HAMILTON, K.B., mostly as Envoy at Naples; 1766-1800, n.d. Partly French, Italian and Spanish. Presented by Mrs Evelyn M. Nightingale. Paper; ff. 98. Folio. 1766-1800., 1766-1800 British Library
referencedIn Vol. XXV. (XXIV. ff. 337). 1 Oct.-16 Nov. 1804.includes:ff. 1, 6, 22, 33, 96, 104, 107 Captain John Gore, RN: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1803-1805. ff. 3, 12-19 Captain Robert Barlow, afterwards Admiral Sir Robert: Letters to Lord Nelson: 1803-1805. f... British Library
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Death 1811-08-12

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