Printed document signed : "Admiralty", 1779 Mar. 1.

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Printed document signed : "Admiralty", 1779 Mar. 1.

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Commissioning Richard Pearson as captain of the "Serapis."

1 item (1 p.) : vellum ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Serapis (Ship)

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Pearson, Richard, Sir, 1731-1806,

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Sandwich, John Montagu, Earl of, 1718-1792

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At the time of the letters Sandwich was the first Lord of the Admiralty. Douglas was editor of Cook's journals; Shepherd was an astronomer; Harris was British Ambassador at St. Petersberg; Burney was a friend of Sandwich and father of James; King was captain of the Discovery after the death of Clerke; Barrington was a lawyer. From the description of Papers [microform]. 1771-1784. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225828440 From the description of Papers of John Mont...

Lisburne, Wilmot Vaughan, Earl of, ca. 1730-1800.

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