John "Foul-weather Jack" Byron manuscript material : 2 items, 1778-1781

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John "Foul-weather Jack" Byron manuscript material : 2 items, 1778-1781

To Baron Shuldham, naval officer and politician : 1 autograph letter signed : 28 May 1778 : (B'ANA 0536) : concerning his recent orders to prepare a squadron.

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