Original papers relating to the expedition to Carthagena
1744
L2003F282 1744
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Title
Original papers relating to the expedition to Carthagena
Variant Title
Expedition to Carthagena.|A journal of the expedition to Carthagena.
Edition
The second edition.
Published
London : Printed for M. Cooper ..., 1744.
Description
[4], 154 p. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Call Number
L2003F282 1744
System Control No.
(OCoLC)25700696
Note
Title vignette.
Spine title: Expedition to Carthagena.
Signatures: [A]² B-V X¹.
Letters, dispatches, etc. of Admiral Vernon.
Published in reply to "A journal of the expedition to Carthagena."--Cf. Preface.
During the War of Jenkin's Ear (1739-43), the British attempted a naval assault on Cartagena, a fortified Spanish port in Colombia. During the attack, Vernon began to argue with General Wentworth and other leaders of the expedition. His attack proved unsuccessful after three months and the British were forced to withdraw.
Ms. inscription at top of preface: October 2d 1744 sent me by Mr. Jam.John of the six clerks office, Mr. Gwyn (?)
Spine title: Expedition to Carthagena.
Signatures: [A]² B-V X¹.
Letters, dispatches, etc. of Admiral Vernon.
Published in reply to "A journal of the expedition to Carthagena."--Cf. Preface.
During the War of Jenkin's Ear (1739-43), the British attempted a naval assault on Cartagena, a fortified Spanish port in Colombia. During the attack, Vernon began to argue with General Wentworth and other leaders of the expedition. His attack proved unsuccessful after three months and the British were forced to withdraw.
Ms. inscription at top of preface: October 2d 1744 sent me by Mr. Jam.John of the six clerks office, Mr. Gwyn (?)
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