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Pepys, Samuel (1633-1703) to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.258.01 Author/Creator: Pepys, Samuel (1633-1703) Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 7 January 1673 Pagination: 1 p. ; 30.1 x 18.6 cm.

Summary of Content: Replies to a letter from an unknown Lord and other gentlemen. States "I will by the first opportunity informe his Majty of what you write concerning the Soldiers, both in the Downs and at Harwick, and shall speedily send you his Resolution thereupon." Writes that George I, King of Great Britain, intends "the Augustine shall goe out with Sr John Narbrough, and to that purpose I have sent you his Majty Orders for Victualling her in which I advise you will cause all possible dispatch to be used... " Discusses the refitting of two other ships. Written at Darby House.

People: Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703
George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727
Narbrough, John, Sir, 1640-1688

Historical Era: Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763

Subjects: Literature and Language ArtsNavyMaritimeGlobal History and US Foreign PolicyGlobal History and US Foreign PolicyMilitary History

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