Sir George Cockburn manuscript material : 1 item 1824

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Sir George Cockburn manuscript material : 1 item 1824

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Sir George Cockburn, British naval officer. Cockburn played a major role in the War of 1812, leading the capture and burning of Washington on August 24, 1814. To T. King of the Marine Society Office : 1 autograph letter signed : 12 Dec 1824 : (MISC 0632) : acknowledging receipt of a letter.

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The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.

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