Log-book of vice-adm. the hon. John Byron
Log-book of vice-adm. the hon. John Byron, May 8, 1778-Aug. 26, 1779, while commanding the fleet in North American and West Indian waters, chiefly on board the Princess Royal.
Dates
- Creation: written in A.D. 1778-1779
Extent
176 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Add. C. 70, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Add. C. 70
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 18706
Abstract
Log-book of vice-adm. the hon. John Byron, written in A.D. 1778-1779.
Biographical / Historical
John Byron (1723–1786) was a naval officer.
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. V, no. 28929.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought from James Coleman (catal. 59, art. 188) on Nov. 33, 1867, for 7s. 6d.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
12 7/8 × 8 3/8 in.
Creator
- Title
- Log-book of vice-adm. the hon. John Byron
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Pauline Soum-Paris
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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