Series I: Whitshed sketchbook and minute book
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a sketchbook and a minute book, both authored by Sir James Hawkins Whitshed, an officer in the British Navy. The sketchbook (1812-1813) contains numerous depictions of naval ships (including smaller naval vessels and a fishing boat) at sea. The front paste-down of the sketchbook includes an apparent self-caricature of Whitshed himself.
The minute book (1821-1822) contains a careful list of letters received and sent out by Whitshed, plus a summary of the day’s events. At the time the minute book was written, Whitshed was commander-in-chief at Portsmouth. The book also contains various orders to the Fleet, and there is also a large sketch of a plan of attack drawn by Whitshed himself.
Dates
- Creation: 1812 - 1822
Creator
- From the Collection: Whitshed, James Hawkins, Sir (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This material is open for research.
Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet ( (1 box))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu