| Content Description | John Albert Bentinck was the second son of William Bentinck, Count Bentinck, and his wife Charlotte Sophie, Countess Bentinck. The bulk of the items in this collection date from 1759-1760, when Captain Bentinck was fighting in the 'French Wars' [the Seven Years War], in command of the British ship HMS Niger.
Papers in series BK 6/7 relate to Captain Bentinck's inventions for maritime vessels, including pumps. |