Letter book of HMS President., May 1814 - July 1815.
Item
Identifier: Acc.14510/4
Scope and Contents
Letters cover the War between Breat Britain and the United States of America, including information on crewing issues, floggings, desertions and impressements. There are specific details on the threat of American vessels and how to identify them by their rigging and rope.
HMS President patrolled British waters searching for American ships and was based in Cork and Greenock.
Dates
- Creation: May 1814 - July 1815.
Creator
- Duff, Archibald (Vice Admiral) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
1 Volumes
Language of Materials
English
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk