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Hornblower in the West Indies
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George Pocock. Information on the expedition in the West Indies
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Official papers and correspondence of Sir George Pocock regarding the Admiralty administration; management of various vessels under Pocock's command; naval activities in the English Channel, the Mediterranean, and the West Indies, 1733-1748; intelligence regarding the French conquest of St. John's, Newfoundland in June, 1762; British expedition against Cuba, 1762. Correspondents include Rear Admiral Nicholas Haddock, Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel, George Keppel, 3rd Earl of Albermarle, and others. Totaling 1,170 pieces.
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Chart of the West Indies and Spanish Dominions in North America. By A. Arrowsmith 1803
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Kashnor notes, "Amongst other interesting particulars, this map indicates the positions of the canals proposed to be cut by the Spaniards in 1528. The original issue of Arrowsmith's map, valuable for the detail regarding the coast of present-day Texas and the colonies of New Santander." " Jones Smith & Co. sc. Beaufort Build'gs Strand." "To Admiral John Willett Payne, A distinguished Native of the West Indies. Vice Admiral of the Coasts of Devonshire & Cornwall, Treasurer of Greenwich Hospital, Comptroller General of the Household of the Prince, &c., &c., &c. This chart is respectfully Dedicated by his most obedient Serv't A. Arrowsmith." Prime meridian: London. Relief: hachures. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS note: 795.
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Spanish documents concerning Florida and the West Indies
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This collection contains official documents related to the 1783 Treaty of Versailles, particularly in relation to Spanish possession in West Indies. Included are original notifications about the cessation of hostilities directed to the Spanish overseas governors, the Minister of Marine and officers commanding the armed forces from the royal administration and Council of Indies; the acknowledgements and correspondence thereon; the text of two of the Articles of the Peace Treaty, and official proclamations, including a text that had been published without the consent of the King and was later withdrawn and destroyed. Prominent authors include: Juan Antonio Enriquez, Pedro Castejón, José Moffino, and Francisco Xavier Morales. Some notable items include: Enriquez, Juan Antonio. Proclamation of the Peace between Spain and England (1783, Feb. 5). Note: This document was printed and posted in Seville by Enriquez, Minister of Marine at Seville, but was withdrawn and destroyed by the command of the king. Castejón, Pedro, marqués de, 1719-1783. To Don Juan Antonio Enriquez. Draft of a letter from the king's secretary reprimanding Enriquez for exceeding the limits of his authority in publishing the news of the peace (1783, Feb. 11). Enriquez to Castejón. Letter vindicating his action, and begging intercession in his behalf (1783, Feb. 19).
mssHM 9471-9548
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A Plan of the Harbour Town and Castles of Carthagena
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This copy two Shilling. See 093:655 for one Shilling copy. Vignettes: NW by W Prospect of Carthagena Town; Castle Grande NNW; West Prospect of Bocca Chieca or St. Louis Castle, P. Fourdrinier sculp.; St Philipo; St. Jago; St. Josepho.. "most humbly Presented to Edw. Vernon Esqr. Vice Admiral of the Blue and Commander in Chief of His Majesties Ships & Vessels in the West Indies by Capt. Phil: Durell Anno 1741." "Price one Shilling Plain and Coloured Two Shillings." Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Vignettes. Verso Text: MS note: 885 51.
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