Journal of a voyage to Halifax... : journal letter, 1757.

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Journal of a voyage to Halifax... : journal letter, 1757.

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Journal letter by an unknown person entitled "Journal of a Voyage to Halifax on the intended expedition under the command of Lord Loudoun--1757; In a letter to a Friend," describing the above voyage (1757 March 22-August 30) as part of the campaign against the French during the French and Indian War. Includes a list of the fleet under Admiral Francis Holbourn, the army under John Campbell, Earl of Loudoun, and general and other officers of the British Army.

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Holbourn, Francis, 1704-1771.

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