Miscellaneous manuscripts, ca. 1763.

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Miscellaneous manuscripts, ca. 1763.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/79414272

Information on the British navy sent by Choiseul to the duc de Nivernais, French ambassador to London, around the end of the Seven Years' War. The information is divided into four sections: Sur les officiers des vaisseaux, leur service à la mer & dans les portes; Sur la formation, solde & récompense des equipage; De l'armament, equipement et [r]avitaillement des vaisseaux; De l'administration des effets dans les sorts & des dépenses.

1 item (12 leaves).

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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