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1. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle: Manuscripts, 1772-1925

Description

1. 4 items

Summary

1. · To Mr. Canton, mathematics teacher of Spitalfields Square : 1 autograph note third person : "Wednesday Noon" : (MISC 0289) : from Broadstreet; begins, "Lord Howe would be glad of the favor of seeing Mr. Canton here at any time this morning ..."; along with a separate address panel.
2. · To Captain John Douglas, "of His Majesty's Ship, the Vigilant" : 2 documents : -- 1 memorandum signed, "Of the Order of Battle" : 7 Jun 1782 : (MISC 0288) : 3 p., in the hand of Thomas Hope Byde, with his signature; begins, "The Starboard Division will be generally meant to lead when the Sine of Battle is to be found ..."; including a diagram of battle-ship formation. -- 1 memorandum signed, "Instructions relative to the Rendezvous, as it may be differently appointed" : 15 Aug 1782 : (MISC 0287) : 2 p., in the hand of Thomas Hope Byde, with his signature; begins, "In case of seperation [sic], and not joining the Fleet in three days after ..."; including a chart with distress flag-waving instructions.
3. · To an unidentified "Sir" : 1 autograph letter signed : "Monday, ¹/₂ past 1 PM" : (MISC 0290) : from Admiralty; begins, "I am much obliged to you for the communication of Mr. [Cakes's?] letter. I don't think his advices are yet of any considerable moment."

Subject

1. Howe, Richard Howe, Earl, 1726-1799 -- Correspondence
2. Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- 18th century -- Correspondence

Call number

1. Pforz MS

Language

1. English

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Biography (note)

1. Richard Howe, Earl Howe, British naval officer.

Author

1. Howe, Richard Howe, Earl, 1726-1799.

Title

1. Richard Howe, Lord Howe manuscript material : 4 items, 1782.

Access

1. Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Biography

1. Richard Howe, Earl Howe, British naval officer.

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Found in:

1. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle: Manuscripts, 1772-1925

Research call number

1. Pforz MS