William West Medwin memoir and poems 1830-1833 Medwin, William West memoir and poems

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William West Medwin memoir and poems 1830-1833 Medwin, William West memoir and poems

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This 2-volume account (301 pages) consists of William West Medwin's memoirs about his experiences in the Royal Navy and his later travels, as well as poetry that he composed in the early 19th century.

2 volumes

eng,

William L. Clements Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6391782

William L. Clements Library

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Richard Howe, Earl Howe, was born in London, England, on March 19, 1726, the son of Emanuel Scrope Howe (1699-1735) and Mary Sophia Charlotte von Kielmansegg (1703-1782). Around 1735, he joined the crew of the merchant ship Thames, and in July 1739 he joined the 40-gun Royal Navy ship Pearl . Howe then served on several ships in the Caribbean and off the South American coast. After being promoted to lieutenant in 1744 and post captain in 1746, he continued his military service in th...

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