Letterbook kept by Captain Piercy Brett (1709-1781), HMS LYON.
see paper catalogue appendix in Caird Library for more details.
Administrative / biographical background
Brett was an officer in the Royal Navy, who from 1740 to 1744 served on George Anson's voyage around the world. During this voyage he was appointed captain of the CENTURION.
Administrative / biographical background
Brett was an officer in the Royal Navy, who from 1740 to 1744 served on George Anson's voyage around the world. During this voyage he was appointed captain of the CENTURION.
Record Details
| Item reference: | LBK/31 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Section: | Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Date made: | 1745-01-01 - 1746-12-31; 1745-1746 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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- Lady Emma Hamilton's correspondence with Alexander Davison (originals). (Manuscript) (LBK/7)
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- Private letterbook kept by Robert Deans while serving as midshipman on ROYAL SOVEREIGN (copies). (Manuscript) (LBK/9)
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