Brereton, William, (fl1765-1767), Captain, Royal Navy and military governor of Manila, 1762-1765

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Surname:	Brereton
Forenames:	William
Gender:	Male
Date:	fl1765-1767
Places:	Philippines
Name authority reference:	GB/NNAF/P232124

Collections
Number	Description	Held by	Reference	Further information
1	c1765-1884: corresp incl to Earl Harcourt, detailing Brereton's involvement in the 1767 expedition; letter from Simon de Anda and Salazar; cover letter with copy of de Anda's letter, commending Brereton, who had acted with honour in Manila, to the king of Spain; letter from Don Vincente Maulion y Pirella; 'Thoughts on the expedition to and conquest of Manilha'; a narrative account of the expedition; later corresp regarding the 'Manila papers', 1884	National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library and Archive	REG11/000502	See Annual Return 2012