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Sir James Hawkins Whitshed Minute book and Sketchbook

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0226
 

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.

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.

Dates
Creation: 1812 - 1822
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet ( (1 box))
Related Names
Whitshed, James Hawkins, Sir
Language of Materials
English
Script
Latin

Sketchbook, 1812-1813

 Item — Folder: 1

Minute book, 1821-1822

 Item — Folder: 1
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