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EDY - Papers of Edward, Duke of York and Albany, 1759-1767
1 - Correspondence to and from Edward, Duke of York and Albany
Collection
Edward, Duke of York and Albany
Reference
GEO/MAIN/54271-54272
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Prince Edward to [George, Prince of Wales] regarding preparations at Brest harbour
Date
4 October 1759
Writer
Prince Edward Augustus (1739-1767)
Addressee
George, Prince of Wales (1738-1820)
Description
Edward details the adverse weather and tide conditions and that as a result Capt[ain Augustus] Hervey had to abandon port. He also refers to Sir Edward Hawke.
Place Of Writing
[HMS] Ramillies
Language
English
Extent
1 document (4 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
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