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Pocock, George, fl. 1762 Instructions [signals]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.450 Author/Creator: Pocock, George, fl. 1762 Place Written: HMS Namur, Barbadoes Type: Document signed Date: 21 April 1762 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 43.5 cm, Width: 27.8 cm Order a Copy

Written during the war with Cuba. Signal instructions for the Squadron under the command of Sir George Pocock, Admiral of the Blue Squadron of his Majesty's Fleet. Addressed "To the Master of the Prince George Transport, By Command of the Admiral." Note reads "Dated on board his Majesty's Ship Namur in Carlisle Bay, Barbadoes the 21st April 1762." Multiple lines of text crossed out and amended with handwritten notes. Features wax seal.

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