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Saumarez, James, 1757-1836

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

James Saumarez letter recounting the Battle of the Nile, 1798 Aug 5

 File — Box 9, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 110
Scope and Contents

Copy of a letter to Richard containing his account of the Battle of the Nile, 1-2 August 1798. Notation in pencil by Alfred T. Mahan.

Dates: 1798 Aug 5

James Saumarez letter to Mrs. Saumarez, 1797 Apr 28

 File — Box 9, Folder: 10
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 109
Scope and Contents

Copy of letter of April 28, 1797, from HMS ORION off Cadiz, Spain to his wife regarding capture of Spanish frigate NINFA and burning of consort ELENA after landing their treasure.

Dates: 1797 Apr 28

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Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Egypt 1
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Naval operations, British 1
Nile, Battle of the, Egypt, 1798 1