Brenton correspondence 1819-1836

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Brenton correspondence 1819-1836

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Letters to Brenton regarding his book, "The Naval History of Great Britain." Mainly compliments to Brenton on the book. Some express interest in purchasing it, and some offer to give further information to help his research. Some, including George Cockburn, James De Saumarez, Richard Keats, and David Milne, include further information in their letters.

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Saumarez, James, 1757-1836

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Keats, Richard Goodwin, Sir, 1757-1834.

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Cockburn, George, Sir, 1772-1853

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Brenton, Edward Pelham, 1774-1839

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Epithet: Captain; RN British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000567.0x000135 Brenton entered the navy in 1788. He was made lieutenant, 1795; commander, 1802; and captain, 1808. He saw little active service after 1813. Among his published works are: "Naval History of Great Britain from the Year 1738 to 1822" in 1823; and "Life and Correspondence of John, Earl of St. Vincent" in 1838. From the description of ...

Milne, David, Sir, 1763-1845

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Knight Commander of the Bath. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Sir George Nayler, 1821 June 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270528706 ...