Papers of Sir Clowdisley Shovell, 1673-1792 (bulk 1690-1704).

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Papers of Sir Clowdisley Shovell, 1673-1792 (bulk 1690-1704).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/228721096

The collection consists of letters and documents containing instructions from the Admiralty to Shovell when he commanded the Channel Fleet in 1696, reports by Rooke of his perparations for the expedition to Cadiz, and miscellaneous routine naval business.

88 pieces.2 boxes.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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Burchett, Josiah, 1666?-1746

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Hopsonn, Thomas, Sir, 1642-1717.

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Rooke, George, Sir, 1650-1709

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English admiral. From the description of Letter signed : "Nonsuch in the Downes," to an unidentified correspondent, 1677 Oct. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270891758 From the description of Document : [n.p., n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270890773 English naval officer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mr. Townesend, [16]82 Feb. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270657325 ...

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Sir Clowdisley Shovell (1650-1707) and Sir George Rooke (1650-1709), were two British admirals who spent their naval careers in Channel and Mediterranean duties. Shovell served with Rooke on occasion, as in the 1696 attack on Calais, the aborted 1702 expedition to Cadiz, and the 1704 capture of Gibraltar. From the description of Papers of Sir Clowdisley Shovell, 1673-1792 (bulk 1690-1704). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 228721096 ...

Bridgeman, William, Sir, fl. 1696.

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Hedges, Charles, Sir, 1649 or 1650-1714

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