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BK - Papers of the Bentinck family, Counts of the Holy Roman Empire, largely concerning their estate at Doorwerth, The Netherlands
6 - Correspondence of Captain John A. Bentinck (1737-1775) concerning his naval career, and of Lady Frances Bentinck (c.1781-1847) concerning the estate at Doorwerth, The Netherlands; 1753-1842
1 - Letters and associated papers concerning the naval career of Captain John Albert Bentinck (1737-1775); 1753-1774
2 - Bundle of correspondence written and received by Captain John A. Bentinck; 1759-1760
Document Reference
BK 6/1/2/3/1-2
Title
Letter in English from Lauterbach to Captain John A Bentinck, on board of the ship the 'Niger', Cape de Anser; 18 Dec 1759
Date
18 December 1759
Extent
3 ff
Level
Item/file
Content Description
Reply to letter from Bentinck dated 6 Nov. 1759. Expresses gratitude for his kindness in offering him a safe retirement. Speaks highly of his commanding officer [not named].
Postscript states that he encloses a Plan of the Seige of Quebec [not present], and Dimensions of the Niger [see BK 6/1/1/4].
Language
English
Term
maritime vessels, navy, H.M.S. Niger
retirements
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Persons
Code
PersonName
Dates of existence
NA1318
Lauterbach; - (fl 1759-1760); In command of the 8-quarter deck guns of the ship 'Niger'
fl 1759-1760
NA98
Bentinck; John A. (1737-1775); Count Bentinck; captain; grandson of 1st Earl of Portland; son of William 1st Count Bentinck
1737-1775
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