Guide to the Sir Richard John Strachan letter

Collection

Identifier: MS 0145

Staff Only

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

Strachan, Richard John (Person)

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

Additional Description

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.