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Robert Corbet, Nereide off Monte Video, to Admiral [ Markham,] honoured by carrying a flag and both commanders in chief to action, plan to march from Buenos Ayres, his view of mistakes by army, should have taken ports rather than house fighting, good support, by Captain Thompson in the Fly, terms of treaty, evacuation inevitable, Admiral [Murray?] adored by all (Manuscript) 1807 MRK/101/4/87
Stirling, Diadem, off Monte Video, to Markham, at Ades near Lewes, nothing to add to letters sent to the Admiralty, government deceived, and larger force needed against people inimical to us, advantages expected from taking Buenos Ayres not to compensate for the expense, PS hear that Liniers [Spanish commander] has sent an insolent letter (Manuscript) 1807 MRK/101/4/86
Murray Polyphemus, Lat by acc 20 N long by chro 21 43 W; Island of Sal S 72 leagues, to Markham, Private,voyage so far, passed Falmouth, off Lizard, passed Madeira, saw Centaur, hope to make Port Praya by 19th, need for paint, caulking, to return home if peace but little prospect of that (Manuscript) 1807 MRK/101/4/60
Murray, Polyphemus, Port Praya, to Markham, Private, on arriving with Centaur and Minorca brig, letters from Collingwood that Buenos Ayres retaken by the Spaniards, Stopford to the Cape with troops, Saracen bowsprit, Olympia sent to Rio de Plata, and then the Cape, returning Cormorant to Spithead, change of destination? Intentions of the Ministry, hope to join troops at the Cape, completing water, news of recapture (Manuscript) 1807 MRK/101/4/61
Admiral John Markham in letters from the public (non naval) (Manuscript) 1801-1809 MRK/104/1
Captain Murray, the London, to Captain Markham, angry at recommendation of Smith, a boatswain, who carried liquor into Haslar hospital; promote those recommended by fellow officers, what a fleet is this & how scattered – we don’t seem to know who we belong to ‘…’my only hope is peace for I long to be clear of ships’…’notwithstanding we used to growl sometimes at the Earl [St Vincent] ..they would be very glad to have him here’ (Manuscript) 1801 MRK/101/4/3
Murray, Portsmouth, to Markham, enclosing letter from Captain Baynton, (not enclosed) on appointing lieutenants, ship movements, courts martial, awaiting timepieces and signals, need for blue lights from Ordnance for a convoy (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/14
Murray, Portsmouth, to Markham, completed and well manned, need book of instructions and Popham’s telegraphs (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/18
Murray, Portsmouth, to Markham, awaiting orders, courts martial, Flying fish needs a surgeon (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/17
Murray, Portsmouth, to Markham, ships ready to put to sea, awaiting orders, as will not go to Falmouth if transports have sailed. (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/19
Murray, Portsmouth, to Markham, on instructions for a courts martialin (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/23
Murray, Portsmouth, to Markham, Plymouth ships not arrived, orders to look into Falmouth, letters for Fanshawe, on appointing a lieutenant, cocoa purchased (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/25
Murray, Polyphemus, St Helens, to Markham, on winds, keeping the ship's log as a calendar day from midnight, to put in more information, need for more lieutenants, ordnance board very correct under the Duke of Richmond, need for a tender (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/30
Murray, Polyphemus, St Helens, to Markham, enclosing a list of provisions on board the Camel, (MRK/101/4/32), stores for General Crauford, hope for cocoa and need for flags (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/31
Murray, Portsmouth, to Markham, ships complement short, do not want the governor on board as no space, (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/13
Murray, Polyphemus, St Helens, to Markham, reporting list of provisions again (list enclosed MRK/101/4/34), on the appointment of a lieutenant, provisions for ships, wishing to be off, but wind too strong, need for a purser (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/33
Murray, Polyphemus, St Helens, to Markham, on the rendezvous if ships are separated, state of the continent (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/36
Murray, Polyphemus, St Helens, to Markham, main top mast to come out, recommending a secretary, and need for payment, some damage to Africa from recent sail, colds to be expected, Bowsprit for Olympia, return of lieutenants and surgeon (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/59
Murray, Portsmouth, to Markham, on taking Lord Caledon in the Africa as Polyphemus is full, stores on board, water stored on the main deck (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/12
Memo by Admiral Murray on the expedition to the River Plate, when in command there. (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/1
Second memo on the same subject (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/2
Murray, Chichester, to Markham, will take Mr Grant, busy packing (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/6
Murray, Chichester, to Markham, appointment of a lieutenant (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/9
Murray, Polyphemus, St Helens, to Markham, Sir S Hood forced to return, recommending Captain Bateman, on need for fresh vegetables, fruit and beef on long voyages, on replenishing supplies at the Cape and the Brazils, will tow the Cormorant (Manuscript) 1806 MRK/101/4/51