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Contains 28 Results:
D-4. Duckworth, Ann. ALS to Sir John T. Duckworth (her father). Baker?, England. 4 p. 23 cm. Misses father. Lord and Lady Cremones, Capt. And Mrs. Otwas, Capt. Mallory have all been very kind. Spending summer with Admiral Calmady and family. Her brother has been ill, 1801 March 31
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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...
Dates:
1801 March 31
D-11. Athill, Richard HLS to Jacob Mildenstein. St. Johns, Antigua. 2p. 23cm. Transient order from Admiral Duckworth that expenses as prisoner of war will be paid to them (crew of the ship, Vrena) until now by the Commissary of Prisoners of War, but not in the future. If they repair the ship in Martinique they will receive such rations as are allowed to prisoners of war. Includes list of expenses, 1801 July 17
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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...
Dates:
1801 July 17
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
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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...
Dates:
1801 July 24
D-12. Athill, Richard O. ALS to Sir John T. Duckworth. St. Johns, Antigua. 4p. 31 cm. Regarding provisions for captured Danish ship, VRENA; also, question of what to do with the ship. He has delivered the letter to Capt. Taylor of the MAGNANIME. Thanks Duckworth for attentions to him, especially during visit to Martinique. P/S Aug. 1. He is forwarding letter just in from Lancaster. Congratulates Duckworth on the honors conferred to him. Conveys various rumors on the war, 1801 July 27
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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...
Dates:
1801 July 27
D-1. Hephens, Charles. ADS Appointment, London. 1p. 28 x 33 cm. Appointment of Duckworth as Commander-In-Chief of vessels at and about Jamaica and Bahamas Islands, 1801 Nov. 17
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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...
Dates:
1801 Nov. 17
D-14. AL (copy) to H.W. Bayntun. On board the Cumberland. 3p. 32 x 19.5 cm. Deals with their encounter with a French Frigate and the damage which resulted. The Hercules couldn't prevent the retreat of the frigate; but that was blamed on the favorable winds that the French met with, 1803 June 28
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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...
Dates:
1803 June 28
D-15. Baytun, H.W. AL (copy) to John Duckworth. On board the Cumberland between Jean Ravel and Cape Nicola. 3p. 32 x 19.5 cm. Account of the encounter with the French Frigate, Creole, of 44 guns with a crew of 150 commanded by Le Bastard bound for Port au Prince. It seems they didn't know of hostilities having commanded another small schooner from Cuba bound to Port au prince which was taken too, 1803 June 30
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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...
Dates:
1803 June 30
D-16. Duncan, H. ALS to Sir John Duckworth, Navy Office (London?). 3p. 32 x 20 cm. About the amount to be paid for the French National Corvette Mignone, 1803 Dec. 13
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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...
Dates:
1803 Dec. 13
D-6. Martins Stones and Foote (?) AL (copy) to William Baber(?) London. Reference to the account sent in the previous letter. Cottrell the father comforted by the letter received from Frederick written since the Court Martial, 1804 Jan. 6
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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...
Dates:
1804 Jan. 6
D-7. King, R. AL (copy) to William Baker, Stoke, England. Thanking him for all the trouble he has taken for her, 1804 Jan. 15
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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...
Dates:
1804 Jan. 15