Correspondence, chiefly official, of the Honourable Sir Alexander Forrester Inglis Cochrane, consisting of letters addressed to him and copies and drafts of letters written by him., 1779-1824, undated.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.2568-2576
Scope and Contents
The correspondence deals with the Egyptian campaign, 1800-1801; operations and other affairs in the West Indies, 1802-1814 (the chase of the Rochefort squadron, General de Miranda, Barbados); the North American Station, 1814-1815 (coastal operations, prisoners of war, dealings with Native Indians); and naval matters in general (suggestions, patronage, prize-money, etc.).
Dates
- Creation: 1779-1824, undated.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
9 Volumes ; Folio and under.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk