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Anson, George, (1697-1762), Baron Anson, Admiral
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| Surname: | Anson |
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| Forenames: | George |
| Gender: | Male |
| Date: | 1697-1762 |
| Title: | Baron Anson |
| History: | Admiral; circumnavigation of the world 1740-1744 and capture of Spanish treasure fleet; Rear Admiral 1745; defeated French off Finisterre 1747; First Lord of the Admiralty 1751-56 and 1757-62; Admiral of Fleet 1761. Created Baron 1747. |
| Biography: | ODNB link for Anson, George (1697-1762) Baron Anson, Admiral |
| References: | DNB; NCA Rules |
| Name authority reference: | GB/NNAF/P276061 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/P159021 ) |
| Online related resources | Bibliography of British and Irish History link for George Anson |
| Number | Description | Held by | Reference | Further information |
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1689-1754: This piece contains documents relating to a range of subjects. All the papers are in...
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The National Archives, Kew
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HCA 30/666
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21 August 1747: Chesterfield to Cumberland: the cartel does not extend to prisoners captured by Admiral...
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The National Archives, Kew
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SP 87/23/101
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1740-1743: book of orders and letters during his world voyage
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British Library, Manuscript Collections
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Add Ms 15855
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1744-1762: official and private letters received
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British Library, Manuscript Collections
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Add Ms 15955-15957
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1742-49: letters (c35) received
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National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library and Archive
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NRA 30121 Nat Maritime Mus
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1744 1759-62: papers incl corresp rel resignation of his flag
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Nottingham University Library, Department of Manuscripts and Special Collections
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Ne
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NRA 7411 Pelham
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1744-62: corresp with 1st Lord Hardwicke
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British Library, Manuscript Collections
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Add Ms 35359,35594-5
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1752-57: corresp with Lord Holdernesse
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British Library, Manuscript Collections
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Eg MS 3437-8,3444
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1748-62: corresp with Duke of Newcastle
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British Library, Manuscript Collections
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Add MS 32717-395 passim
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1747-48: letters from the Earl of Sandwich
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National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library and Archive
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MS 91/018
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NRA 5472 Montagu
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| 11 |
1758: (11 items) corresp from William Pitt
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University of Michigan: William L Clements Library
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Shelburne's Papers
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See R Morriss, Guide to British Naval Papers in North America (1994)
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| 12 |
1740-1742: papers incl log books and journals kept by Hon A Keppel of his voyages
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Suffolk Archives - Ipswich
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219,225-6
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NRA 4050 Keppel
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1740-41: Narrative concerning his Squadron, with List of ships
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Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service: Staffordshire County Record Office
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D742, 859, 1501, 1778, 3074, 3629, 4544; D(W)515
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NRA 5197 Legge
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