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Private letters from Bradford to his family. (Manuscript)
1867-04-13 - 1898-07-10
BRD/26
Three bundles of private letters from Bradford to his family.
Official certificate for the creation of Bradford's K.C.B. (Manuscript)
1916
BRD/11
Official certificate for the creation of Bradford's K.C.B.
Notes on the turning performance of HMS MUTINE. (Manuscript)
1890
BRD/10
Handwritten notes on the turning performance of HMS MUTINE.
Promotion to Acting Commander of HMS MUTINE. (Manuscript)
1891
BRD/9
Handwritten notification of advancement to Acting Commander of HMS MUTINE.
Report, Solomon Islands in 1880 and 1881. (Manuscript)
1881
BRD/8
Official printed report: "Narrative of the Proceedings of H.M. Ships 'Sandfly', 'Emerald', and 'Cormorant', in the Solomon Islands in 1880 and 1881" Includes an account of the death of Lieutenant Bower of HMS SANDFLY and the subsequent actions of Bradford.
Private letters from Bradford to his family. (Manuscript)
1867-04-13 - 1898-07-10
BRD/26/2
Bundle of private letters from Bradford to his family, 25 November 1882 - 5 September 1886.
Private letters from Bradford to his wife. (Manuscript)
1909-10-27 - 1917-10-18
BRD/28/4
Bundle of private letters from Bradford to his wife, Sheila. 7 January 1915 - 18 October 1917.
Private letters from Bradford to his wife. (Manuscript)
1909-10-27 - 1917-10-18
BRD/28/3
Bundle of private letters from Bradford to his wife, Sheila. 27 July 1910 - 10 December 1914.
Published essay by Bradford. (Manuscript)
1900
BRD/29
Published essay: "Remarks on Organisation and Coaling, by Capt. E.E. Bradford, R.N."
Printed list of members on the Council for Nautical Research. (Manuscript)
1911
BRD/17
Printed list of members on the Council for Nautical Research
Private letters from Bradford to his family. (Manuscript)
1867-04-13 - 1898-07-10
BRD/26/3
Bundle of private letters from Bradford to his family, 7 January 1887 - 10 July 1898.
Log book HMS MONARCH, HMS SULTAN and HMS DORIS. (Manuscript)
1875-03-30 - 1876-04-17
BRD/2
Log book containing handwritten weather details and general remarks, as well as cross-sections, diagrams, coastline sketches and charts, all drawn by Bradford. Covers time served aboard HMS MONARCH, HMS SULTAN and HMS DORIS.
Log book HMS MONARCH. (Manuscript)
1873-12-20 - 1875-03-29
BRD/1
Log book containing handwritten weather details and general remarks, as well as cross-sections, diagrams, coastline sketches and charts, all drawn by Bradford. Covers time served aboard HMS DUKE OF WELLINGTON, HMS HERCULES and HMS MONARCH.
Typewritten service history for Bradford, 1872-1918. (Manuscript)
BRD/20
Typewritten service history for Bradford, 1872-1918.
Pass certificate for Lieutenant's exam. (Manuscript)
1878
BRD/7
Pass certificate for Lieutenant's exam.
Official progress certificates. (Manuscript)
1874-01-21 - 1900-07-10
BRD/6
Official progress certificates
Private letters from Bradford to his family. (Manuscript)
1904-07-01 - 1907-02-25
BRD/27
Private letters to Laura Harris, Bradord's sister
Reminiscences of youth and early career. (Manuscript)
1928
BRD/21
Springback folder containing typewritten reminiscences of youth and early career.
Private letters from Bradford to his wife. (Manuscript)
1909-10-27 - 1917-10-18
BRD/28
Four bundles of private letters from Bradford to his wife, Sheila.
List of Sub-lieutenants and Lieutenants. (Manuscript)
1889
BRD/14
Handwritten seniority list of Sub-lieutenants and Lieutenants
Published essay by Bradford. (Manuscript)
1886
BRD/13
Published essay: "The Maritime Defence of the United Kingdom (including its Colonies and Dependencies), and its Trade, in a War with a Great Maritime Power." Published in the Journal of the Royal United Service Institution, for which Bradford won their Silver Medal Award.
Official certificate for the creation of Bradford's G.B.E. (Manuscript)
1930
BRD/12
Official certificate for the creation of Bradford's G.B.E.
Private letters from Bradford to his wife. (Manuscript)
1909-10-27 - 1917-10-18
BRD/28/2
Bundle of private letters from Bradford to his wife, Sheila. 7 August 1911 - 20 November 1912.
Private letters from Bradford to his family. (Manuscript)
1867-04-13 - 1898-07-10
BRD/26/1
Bundle of private letters from Bradford to his family, 13 April 1867 - 27 September 1882.
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