Admiral Sir John Jervis's statement, 1796 October 10.

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Admiral Sir John Jervis's statement, 1796 October 10.

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Manuscript of a report by Admiral Jervis defending his conduct and that of Sir Charles Grey during the West India Expedition of 1793-94. After a review of orders and actions, he concludes that "no two Officers in His Majesty's Service, would have succeeded in the expedition against Martinique, Saint Lucia, and Guadeloupe, except Sir Charles Grey and myself." With his cover letter to Evan Nepean, secretary of the Admiralty, dated from "Victory off Toulon. 10th October 1796."

1 item (9 p.) ; 34 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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