Sandwich, John Montagu, Earl of, 1718-1792

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Dates:
Birth 1718-11-03
Death 1792-04-30

Biographical notes:

At the time of the letters Sandwich was the first Lord of the Admiralty. Douglas was editor of Cook's journals; Shepherd was an astronomer; Harris was British Ambassador at St. Petersberg; Burney was a friend of Sandwich and father of James; King was captain of the Discovery after the death of Clerke; Barrington was a lawyer.

From the description of Papers [microform]. 1771-1784. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225828440

From the description of Papers of John Montagu Sandwich [manuscript]. 1771-1784. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225826024

English statesman.

From the description of Printed document signed : "Admiralty", 1779 Mar. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270635252

From the description of Autograph letter signed : "Admiralty," to an unidentified naval officer, 1778 Apr. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270633413

From the description of Document signed : St. James's, to Richard Myddelton, custos rotulorum of the county of Denbigh, 1776 Nov. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270635006

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to an unidentified correspondent, 1770 Apr. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270633870

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to David Garrick , 1773 Sept. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270633866

John Montagu, fourth Earl of Sandwich, British politician and musical patron.

From the guide to the John Montagu, Earl of Sandwich manuscript material : 3 items, 1746-1779, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.)

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Subjects:

  • Admirals
  • Art patrons
  • Music
  • Politicians

Occupations:

  • Admirals

Places:

  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • Oceania (as recorded)
  • Oceania (as recorded)

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