Notebooks describing actions during the war between Brazil and Paraguay, relations with South American natives, Portugal, Brazil, France, and Spain; Ramsay's visit to Falkland Islands; and his views on politics, the Navy, and world events. The first volume covers 8 June 1866-3 May 1868; the second 4 May 1868-31 May 1869.
George Ramsay, 12th Earl of Dalhousie: Naval Notebooks, South America Station
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- Reference
- GB 12 MS Add.9278
- Dates of Creation
- 8 June 1866-31 May 1869
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 2 volume(s) 2 volumes
Scope and Content
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Acquisition Information
Purchased at Sotheby's (lot 280), 13 December 1994
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