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Letter from Sir Francis Wheler, HMS Resolution to the Earl of Nottingham. Reports...

Catalogue reference: CO 166/1/21

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This record is about the Letter from Sir Francis Wheler, HMS Resolution to the Earl of Nottingham. Reports... dating from 1693 June 4 in the series Secretary of State for the Colonies and War and Colonial Department: Martinique,.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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CO 166/1/21
Date
1693 June 4
Description

Letter from Sir Francis Wheler, HMS Resolution to the Earl of Nottingham. Reports the 'bad news' of the decision to quit Martinique and not to attack Guadeloupe, and gives a detailed report of proceedings. Has sent a copy of his journal (see pages 141-148). Pages 131-134.

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Letter from Sir Francis Wheler, HMS Resolution to the Earl of Nottingham. Reports...