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D-3. Waterhouse, B. ALS to Sir John T. Duckworth. Kingston, Jamaica. 3p. Enclosure. 25 cm. The sale of snuff delayed as ship was captured off Cuban coast. Money from Charlotte Prize on board LORGAN with Mr. Lyther. Mr. Bahes Tomb discussed. He is grateful for Duckworth's favors, 1801 July 24

 File — Box: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

Consists of letters to and from Sir John Duckworth to family and his naval associates and superiors regarding his naval engagements in the Caribbean, the outcomes (casualties, disposition of captured vessels, logistics), his courts-martial and some insights on the colonial administration of British Jamaica. There are 28 sets of manuscript letters, with the dates ranging from March of 1801 to July of 1807. Each of the letters are numbered D-1 to D-28, but the letters are listed in chronological order. Numbers D-5 through D-10 were copied in the same folio leaves.

Dates

  • Creation: 1801 July 24

Creator

Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.4 Linear feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English