Sir George Pocock: Letters to him on Jamaica and Barbados 1769-1775

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Sir George Pocock: Letters to him on Jamaica and Barbados 1769-1775

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Kyte Joshua fl. 18th century

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Pickering Joseph fl. 18th century

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Pocock, George, Sir, 1706-1792

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In 1756, Sir George Pocock (1706-1792) who had been serving in India under Charles Watson since 1754, was promoted to vice admiral. After Watson's death, he took over and commanded the British naval forces during the Seven Years War. Popock returned to England in 1760, and in 1761 was made a Knight of the Bath and admiral. In 1762, he commanded the naval forces at the siege of Havana (1762, June 7 - Aug. 13). Pocock resigned his commission in 1766. From the description of Letterbook ...

Sir George Pocock

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Sir George Pocock (1706-92), admiral, led the naval expedition to Cuba which captured Havana in 1762. He retired from the Navy in 1766. From the guide to the Sir George Pocock: Letters to him on Jamaica and Barbados, 1769-1775, (Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives) ...