'The log book of Capt. John Edwards, R.N. Given to Robert Stafford Edwards by his Aunt Miss Jane Edwards 1880. Solihull. Warwickshire.'
Log of the 'Houghton'
This material is held atRoyal Commonwealth Society Library
- Reference
- GB 115 RCS/RCMS 4
- Dates of Creation
- 1786-1788
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- .003 cubic metre(s) 1 volume paper
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The 'Houghton', an East Indiaman, sailed from Deptford in December 1786 to the Cape, Madras (June 1787), Penang and China before returning home via St Helena. The voyage ended in July 1788. The 'Houghton' was commanded by James Monro, with John Edwards as 6th Mate.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Purchased from Francis Edwards, 1954.
Note
Includes index.
Other Finding Aids
MSS 11
Donald H. Simpson, ed., 'The manuscript catalogue of the library of the Royal Commonwealth Society' (London, 1975), p. 51.
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Additional Information
This collection level description was created by RAS.
Edwards, John, fl 1786-1788, Royal Naval Captain