A detail of particular services performed in America during the years 1776-1777-1778, & 1779 : compiled from journals and original papers : manuscript, 1830.

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A detail of particular services performed in America during the years 1776-1777-1778, & 1779 : compiled from journals and original papers : manuscript, 1830.

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Contemporary British manuscript account of the Naval battles and expeditions of the British Fleet under the command of Sir George Collier during the American Revolution. Written from original journals, probably by Sir George Collier himself, or by a secretary or aide who accompanied him during his command in America.

1 v. (156 p.) ; 25 x 19 cm.

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