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Sir Richard John Strachan letter to Commodore Sir William Cornwallis

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0145
Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

This letter from Sir Richard John Strachan was sent to Commodore Sir William Cornwallis, his squadron commander in the East Indies describing his role in the action against the French frigate Resolue off Pondecherry, which resulted in her capture. The Résolue was an Iphigénie class 32-gun frigate of the French Navy.

Dates

  • Creation: November 21, 1791

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from the Guide to the Sir Richard John Strachan letter must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

Biographical Note

Richard John Strachan was born on October 23, 1760. He entered the Royal Navy in 1773 and subsequently served on various ships in the East and West indies and on the North American Station. On the death of his uncle on December 26, 1777, he succeeded to the baronetcy. At the time of this letter he was captain of the H.M.S. Phoenix. He later rose to the rank of Admiral. He died on February 3, 1828.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 letter)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract:

This letter from Sir Richard John Strachan was sent to Commodore Sir William Cornwallis, his squadron commander in the East Indies, describing his role in the action against the French frigate Resolue off Pondicherry, India, which resulted in her capture.

Acquisition Information

This collection was ordered from dealer Fancis Edwards on November 17, 1960.

Title
Guide to the Sir Richard John Strachan letter to Commodore Sir William Cornwallis, 1791
Status
Completed
Date
2009
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586