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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Rare Books
The sailing and fighting instructions or signals as they are observed in the Royal Navy of Great Britain
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Rare Books
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
An early 18th century volume containing hand-drawn and colored drawings of flags and signals to be used by the English at sea; the volume was possibly made for or by a Flag Lieutenant. The flags include those used to signal other English ships and those used by nations, empires, or merchant companies; each colored flag is accompanied by a detailed description. The volume has worn brown leather covers with a damaged spine.
mssHM 84050
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645887
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71090
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Manuscripts
The collection primarily contains letters and documents relating to Hugh Campbell, 3rd Earl of Loudoun; his son, John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun; other Campbell family members; and various political and military associates. John Campbells military activities during the 1745 to 1746 Jacobite uprising in Scotland and the Seven Years War in North America in 1756 and 1757 are especially documented. Materials in the collection include correspondence, memorials, and petitions; muster rolls, returns, orders, and other military records; appointments; estate records including accounts, bills, receipts, and inventories; and land and government documents.
LO 2563
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Manuscripts
(12 pieces). Some material very fragile -- handle carefully.
mssHamond