List of the squadron under command of Adm. Greaves [sic], 1775.

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List of the squadron under command of Adm. Greaves [sic], 1775.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/174141520

Listing the names of the ships, their commanders, and the number of guns and men on each.

1 sheet, in folder ; 26 cm.

Boston Athenaeum

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