Admiral Robert Barrie papers, 1765-1953.

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Admiral Robert Barrie papers, 1765-1953.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19242257

Collection includes papers relating to Admiral Barrie's experiences in the Vancouver expedition, 1791-1795; the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars; the War of 1812; and his service as naval commissioner in Canada, 1819-1834. Included is a small group of material relating to the 31st Regiment of Foot in Florida and Britain during the 1760s and 1770s when the Admiral's father, Dr. Robert Barrie, was surgeon's mate. Correspondents include Thomas Manby and James Macnamara.

735 items.

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6963659

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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