Papers, 1807-1809.

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Papers, 1807-1809.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19348331

Two letters from Collingwood to Capt. Mansfield of H.M.S. Minotaur mentioning his weariness of war, ship construction, and Mansfield's support off Sardinia; and a letter from Sir Robert Adair, British diplomat in Turkey, concerning the diplomatic relations of Britain, Russia, and Austria with Turkey.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Adair, Robert, Sir, 1763-1855

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Former Oklahoma artist now active in Arkansas, has done collaborative work with his brother Shawn Adair. From the description of [Robert Adair: artist file] (Philbrook Museum of Art, Chapman Library). WorldCat record id: 244005463 ...

Minotaur (Ship)

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Great Britain. Royal Navy

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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...

Collingwood, Cuthbert Collingwood, Baron, 1750-1810

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British admiral, commander of the Mediterranean fleet; of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland Co., Eng. From the description of Papers, 1807-1809. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19348331 Admiral who took command on Nelson's death. From the description of Manuscript of a general order, signed : Euryalus, to Rear Admiral the Earl of Northesk and the officers of the fleet, 1805 Oct. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270535598 Collingwood wa...