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  • Tags: Viscount Robert Melville

1812 May 9

1812 May 9
To Vice Admiral Sir Herbert Sawyer, Halifax. Code of conduct for British ships in contact with those of the United States. Relates to uncertainty of negotiations with the United States, need for precautions against giving offense, and specific…

1812 July 30

1812 July 30
Admiralty. To Sir John Borlase Warren. I have to request that you will come to Town

1812 Dec. 3 copy

1812 Dec. 3 copy
Admiralty. To Sir John Borlase Warren. Refers to the blockade of the American coast and naval operations.

1813 Jan. 2

1813 Jan. 2
To Robert Saunders Dundas, 2nd viscount Melville. Lists items needed to carry out actions against the Americans.

1813 Jan. 8draft

1813 Jan. 8draft
Admiralty. To Sir John Borlase Warren. Refers to the condemnation and sale of vessels captured from the subjects of the United States.

1813 Jan. 9 copy

1813 Jan. 9 copy
Admiralty. To Sir John Borlase Warren. Refers to the blockade of the American coast naval operations, various naval stations, and the capture of the Guerriere and Macedonian.

1813 Jan. 23

1813 Jan. 23
Warsprite, Basque Roads. To Robert Saunders Dundas, 2nd viscount Melville. Disappointed that he has not been ordered to America or cruise off the Western Isles. Informed by a board member the Warsprite too large for that destination.

1813 Mar. 8

1813 Mar. 8
To Robert Saunders Dundas, 2nd viscount Melville. Covering letter and enclosure giving advice on preparations for naval operations on the Great Lakes.

1813 Mar. 23draft

1813 Mar. 23draft
Admiralty. To Sir John Borlase Warren. Refers to the blockade, naval operations, various British naval stations, British vessels, and New Orleans.

1813 Mar. 24

1813 Mar. 24
Cawsand Bay. To Robert Saunders Dundas, 2nd viscount Melville. Refers to his arrest from which he was liberated and naval matters.

1813 Mar. 26

1813 Mar. 26
Admiralty. To Sir John Borlase Warren. Deals with the blockade, naval operations, and naval stations.

1813 Mar. 27 copy

1813 Mar. 27 copy
Admiralty. To Sir Henry Blackwood. Regrets he cannot comply with his request for an acting captain.
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