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Shovell, Clowdisley, Sir, 1650-1707. Papers of Sir Clowdisley Shovell, 1673-1792 (bulk 1690-1704).

Title: Papers of Sir Clowdisley Shovell, 1673-1792 (bulk 1690-1704).

The collection consists of letters and documents containing instructions from the Admiralty to Shovell when he commanded the Channel Fleet in 1696, reports by Rooke of his perparations for the expedition to Cadiz, and miscellaneous routine naval business.

ArchivalResource: 88 pieces.2 boxes.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/228721096 View

Portrait file: Guide.

Title: Portrait file: Guide.

The Portrait File is an alphabetically arranged collection of portait images of individuals, groups of individuals, and views and miscellany, received from various sources at various times. Additions continue to be made.

ArchivalResource: 15 boxes (5 linear ft.)

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Rooke, George, Sir, 1650-1709. Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mr. Townesend, [16]82 Feb. 8.

Title: Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mr. Townesend, [16]82 Feb. 8.

Requesting him to give the certificate for the Nonsuch and the Hampshire to bearer.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; (8vo)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270657325 View

Rooke, George, Sir, 1650-1709. Autograph letter signed from Sir George Rooke, Torbay, to Commander St. Lo [manuscript], 1697 August 3.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Sir George Rooke, Torbay, to Commander St. Lo [manuscript], 1697 August 3.

Written from the Britannia in Torbay to expedite the cleaning and refitting of certain ships at Plymouth.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/318648831 View

Trumbull, William, Sir, 1639-1716,. Autograph letters from Sir William Trumbull to various recipients [manuscript], 1696 May-1697 July.

Title: Autograph letters from Sir William Trumbull to various recipients [manuscript], 1696 May-1697 July.

The letters were written while Trumbull was secretary of state for the northern department and secretary to the 7 lords justices in the King's absence and include copies of several of the Hudson's Bay Company, of which Trumbull was governor. Recipients: Admiral Russell, the Lords of the Admiralty, the Earl of Romney, the Earl of Portland, the Lords Justices, Vice Admiral John Nevell, the Lords Justices of Ireland, Rear Admiral Meese, Admiral Rooke and others.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (30 leaves)

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[Diary], 1699 Nov 16 - 1714 Aug 4.

Title: [Diary], 1699 Nov 16 - 1714 Aug 4.

Manuscript, in a single hand, of a political diary which records primarily naval and military activities in Great Britain and Europe. Entries include Sir George Rooke's sailing for Holland to join a Dutch squadron of men-of-war to go to the Baltic; news of the march of the King of Sweden's army in Poland; and the invasion of the Hague by the King of Spain. The diary also mentions the movements of Queen Anne and her court; ships sailing to and from the East Indies; Parliamentary acts; and promotions and appointments, such as that of George Rooke to Vice Admiral; Prince George of Denmark to Lord High Admiral; and George Compton, Earl of Northampton to privy counselor. The manuscript concludes with the coronation of King George I.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (168 p.) ; 15 x 9 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702174070 View

Rooke-Blathwayt letter book 1700-1702 Rooke-Blathwayt letter book

Title: Rooke-Blathwayt letter book 1700-1702 Rooke-Blathwayt letter book

The Rooke-Blathwayt letter book contains letters that Admiral Sir George Rooke wrote in the early 18th century, as well as documents regarding the English Navy's actions in the English Channel and in the West Indies.

ArchivalResource: 1 volume

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/c/clementsead/umich-wcl-M-2890.3roo?rgn=main;view=text View

Rooke, George, Sir, 1650-1709. Letter signed : "Nonsuch in the Downes," to an unidentified correspondent, 1677 Oct. 24.

Title: Letter signed : "Nonsuch in the Downes," to an unidentified correspondent, 1677 Oct. 24.

Thanking him for supplies previously sent, and mentioning an order of Pepys which he recently saw.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; (fol.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270891758 View

Correspondence of John Methuen and Sir William Simpson, 1626-1735; circa 1823, 1626-1745;, bulk 1703-1707, 1823

Title: Correspondence of John Methuen and Sir William Simpson, 1626-1735; circa 1823 1626-1745; bulk 1703-1707 1823

Letters bound in 2 volumes: political, personal, diplomatic (including copies of reports, orders, newsletters, etc.) Also loose letters, documents, notes, etc.

ArchivalResource: 2 volumes.

http://hdl.handle.net/10407/5187713343 View

Smith, William, 1727-1803. Saffin-Ellis miscellany : manuscript, [ca. 1716-1762].

Title: Saffin-Ellis miscellany : manuscript, [ca. 1716-1762].

Collection of cooking recipes, preparations for making drinks and preserves, and pharmaceutical prescriptions. First part of the book bears the name "Bettee Saffin" and the date 1716. The second part bears the name "Ann Ellis" and the date 1762, and includes several texts that were laid in or entered, such as an inventory of silver, some accounts of Sir George Rooke's naval engagements, and the charge delivered by Provost William Smith at the commencement of the College and Academy of Philadelphia in 1757.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. : paper ; 34 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122490977 View

Copy of letters that passed between Prince George of Denmark and Sir George Rooke, 1703.

Title: Copy of letters that passed between Prince George of Denmark and Sir George Rooke, 1703.

Manuscript copy, in near contemporary hand, titled "Copy of letters that passed between Prince George of Denmark and Sir George Rooke respecting Captain Wishart not being promoted to the rank of an Admiral in preference to Captain Whetstone." The document contains three copied letters: a 24 January 1703 letter from George Rooke to Prince George expressing his disagreement with the promotion of Whetstone in preference of Wishart and threatening to resign over the matter; a 26 January 1703 reply from Prince George to Rooke explaining the basis for his decision; and a undated response from Rooke to Prince George again threatening resignation. The document also contains a note by the copyist explaining that Captain Wishart received the commission of Rear Admiral on 5 February 1703 as Rooke had requested.

ArchivalResource: 1 item

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Rooke, George, Sir, 1650-1709. Document : [n.p., n.d.].

Title: Document : [n.p., n.d.].

Entitled "Disposition of the Forces on board the Men of Warr who came from Vigo with Sr George Rooke."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; (fol.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270890773 View