Duckworth papers, 1785-1908.

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Duckworth papers, 1785-1908.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702147329

3.25 linear ft. (9 boxes)

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8018171

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Baker, W. B. (William B.), 1919-1968

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Duckworth, John Thomas, Sir

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Duckworth entered the navy in 1759 at age 11. He became lieutenant in 1771 and was first lieutenant in 1776 on the Diamond, which was sent to Rhode Island. In 1777, when a shot on board the Diamond killed five men during a salute, Duckworth and the other crew members were court-martialed. They were later acquitted. Duckworth was promoted to commander in 1780, rear admiral in 1799, vice admiral in 1804, and admiral in 1810. Another court-martial was brought against him in 1805 that charged him wi...

Parker, George G. C.

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Epithet: of Boringdon; grandfather of John, 1st Baron Boringdon British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001193.0x0001ad Epithet: baritone British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000688.0x0003dd ...