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1784 June-1786 July . Horatio Nelson Ms. [West Indies].

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Box 1
Abstract:
"An Account of the proceedings of Captain Nelson, of His Majesty's Ship Boreas, relative to the Illegal Trade carried on between the Americans & the British West India Islands &c." Inscribed by William Whitehead. Details Nelson's observance of unhindered American trade in Barbadoes in June 1784 in contradiction to the Navigation Act, and his subsequent actions to uphold it through July of 1786. Includes copies of letters, orders, and documents about American vessels trading in the area and naval operations to restrict them. Notes local resistance to his efforts of turning away American ships and legal actions taken against him. Includes figures such as Admiral Richard Hughes, Captain Collingwood, Lord Sydney, A. C. Adye, West Indian governors, and customs collectors.
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Collection

Horatio Nelson collection, 1781-1805 (majority within 1801-1805)
Total components 54
Last indexed 2025-02-09