The collection relates to three naval officers in the Field family. The items numbered FIE/2-56 cover the career of Admiral Sir Arthur Mosytn Field (1855-1950). The items FIE/100-102 relate to his brother Vice-Admiral John George Mostyn Field (1849-1912). There is also a journal numbered FIE/1 relating to their father Captain John Bousquet Field (1819-1869). For more information, see the sub-collection level records.