Journal of operations at St. John's, Newfoundland, in fortifying the harbour, from the day of the writer's arrival; kept by the officer in charge, apparently "T. Bell"
MS. Rawl. C. 873
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
From Bodleian Archives & Manuscripts
This is an extract only. For more information, see the catalogue record in Bodleian Archives & Manuscripts.
Bodleian Archives & Manuscripts contains descriptions of the Bodleian Libraries’ archival collections, including post-1500 manuscripts. Some manuscripts with records in other catalogues are also described here as part of a description of a larger archive. Learn more.
Title
Journal of operations at St. John's, Newfoundland, in fortifying the harbour, from the day of the writer's arrival; kept by the officer in charge, apparently "T. Bell"
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. C. 873
Summary
[Adm. John Norris was then in command of a squadron in the harbour, anticipating an attack from the French fleet under Nesmond, and it was afterwards charged against him that he was more anxious to protect himself by these fortifications than to engage the enemy.]
Date
27 Jun-1 Oct 1697
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper, in quarto; neatly written
Physical extent
32 Leaves
View full record in Bodleian Archives & Manuscripts
Collection contents
Rawlinson C: History, Theology
Journal of operations at St. John's, Newfoundland, in fortifying the harbour, from the day of the writer's arrival; kept by the officer in charge, apparently "T. Bell"
