Box 3

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Printed books and pamphlets, 1772-1998; Copies of Correspondence, 1798-1822; Copies of Orders, 1784-1804 Naval Cadet's Journal, 1846-1847; Track charts, 1808-1810; Various charts of North American and Europe, 1693-1778; The Dublin Chronicle, 1790-1791; Signal books and Sailing Instructions, 1791-1798; Naval Appointments, 1799-1844; Instructions for conduct of ships of war, 1795-1798; Instructions for Courts Martial, 1743-1798.

Scope and Contents This vellum-bound volume contains copies of orders given and received by James Hawkins Whitshed, Rear Admiral of the White, on board Queen Charlotte.Orders Given: A copy of distinguishing signals and vanes to be used by the squadron, including double pendants, undated A copy of order to the captains of the Repulse, Captain, Defiance, Bellona, Phoenix and Ethalion, placing them under Whitshed’s command and ordering that the signals and instructions of Lord Bridport are to be used until further notice, as well general sailing order in case of separation, an Order of Battle and Order of Sailing for the squadron, 1799 May 6 Copy of an order issued to Captain Young of the Ethalion to proceed to Cape St. Vincent to obtain all possible information regarding the French fleet, seen off Cape St. Mary and rendezvous w/ the squadron in Lagos Bay, 1799 May 20 Order adding the Caroline, and later Atlas, Caesar, Magnificent, Resolution and Temeraire, to the squadron under Whitshed’s command. Numerous orders related to surveys, provisioning, manning, appointment, discharges, repairs, etc. issued by Whitshed, including lists of all sails, tackle and stores to be surveyed, 1799 May 21 Copy of an order appointing Sir James Saumarez in Caesar, commodore of a squadron consisting of Atlas, Magnificent, Resolution, 1799 Dec 24 Copy of an order placing London, Pompee, Ramillies, Hector and Montague, and later Venerable, Robust and...

Scope and Contents This vellum-bound volume contains copies of letters written and received by James Hawkins Whitshed, Rear Admiral of the White, on board Queen Charlotte.Letters sent: Acknowledgement of various Admiralty orders and routine reports related to the ship’s complement, condition, fitting, etc. Copy of a letter to Evan Nepean stating “I am just arrived off [Gibraltar]. Earl St. Vincent having sailed from hence, I will lose no time in trying to form a junction with his fleet.” Whitshed reports that both the French and Spanish fleets have passed the Gut and St. Vincent has sailed in pursuit of them, 1799 May 19 Copy of a letter reporting intelligence on the movements of the French fleet, consisting of 29 sail, seen between Majorca and Minorca on the 13th steering to the NE. He also reports that the Spanish fleet met with a heavy gale and “several of them are much crippled,” 1799 May 21 Copy of a letter to St. Vincent announcing Whitshed’s imminent appearance with his squadron and included intelligence and a report received from Capt. Bowen reporting that the French force has been diminished by at least five sail and perhaps more, “a more sanguine mind would perhaps conclude a much greater number disabled.” Bowen also reports information obtained from a Swedish freighter, boarded by a French frigate off Majorca. The Swedish captain reports that the French force was 13 days out of Brest and that he did not observe any troops aboard the...

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Printed letter of dedication to the Right Honorable John Earl Spencer, dated Romney, Sheerness, 2 May 1803, with an Introduction dated 1 Nov 1800 and an addition to the introduction dated April 18, 1803. As printed, with neither flags colored nor with any manuscript additions or notes.

Scope and Contents This leather-bound volume contains copies of letters and orders received by James Hawkins Whitshed, Rear Admiral of the Red, Dublin: Extract of letter from Rt. Hon. William Wickham to Lt. General Fox, noting “Admiral J.H. Whitshed has just arrived in this Country for the purpose of taking such steps as may be necessary for the better defense of the Bays, Harbours, Rivers and Coast . . . ” (21 September 1803) Numerous letters from officers acknowledging receipt of orders and requests for officers lists, musters, numbers of men raised and their disposition. Numerous copies of correspondence received related to the establishment of signaling stations, telegraphing systems and flag staffs on the Irish coast. Correspondence received regarding surveys of various portions of the coast, harbors, etc. with regard to stationing of gunboats at various positions. Correspondence from Evan Nepean denying a request for additional funds for two adjutants (28 September 1803) A letter from St. Vincent supporting the plan for stationing of gunboats in the different rivers and bays, but noting “Sea Fencibles must be resorted to for manning them, as it will be morally impossible to attach any other description of people to such as service, who will desert faster than we can provide them . . . ” (1 October 1803) A letter from Evan Nepean with orders to a Captain Bowen to proceed with procurement (through hiring rather than...