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Letter from James Whitworth to his wife, 22 June 1812. (Manuscript) 1812-06-22 WHW/1/9
James Whitworth to his wife, Off Norway, 22nd June 1812. A quick note to tell of the prize they have just taken, which he hopes will prove to be a good one. Informs her he is comfortable with his captain, serving as steward.
Whitworth, James Rn (Fl.1812) (Manuscript) 1812-05-29 WHW/1/5
Letter, Sheerness, 29 May 1812, HMS PORTIA, from Whitworth to his wife, asking after friends and family, and complaining about the food on board.
Letter from James Whitworth to his wife, 29 May 1812. (Manuscript) 1812-05-29 WHW/1/4
James Whitworth to his wife, HMS PORTIA, Sheerness, 29th May 1812. Sorry he has been so close and not able to see her. They are 50 miles from London. On Tuesday he was in the cutter at Chatham, 20 miles nearer. Sorry she thinks that he is happy. He is not.…
Letter from James Whitworth to his wife, 3 October 1812. (Manuscript) 1812-10-03 WHW/1/11
James Whitworth to his wife, HMS PORTIA, Sheerness 3rd October 1812. Prays that she is not worrying about him too much, and says he hopes that their poor treatment will stand them well in the court martial.…
Letter from James Whitworth to his wife, 6 June 1812. (Manuscript) 1812-06-06 WHW/1/7
James Whitworth to his wife, HMS PORTIA, North Yarmouth, 6th June 1812. This is the third letter that he has written from this place, but still he has received no reply. Stresses that the only joy that he receives is through the letters that he receives from her.…
Letter from James Whitworth to his wife, 29 March 1812. (Manuscript) 1812-05-29 WHW/1/3
James Whitworth to his wife, HMS PORTIA, North Yarmouth 29 March 1812. Arrived here on Good Friday, and is concerned to hear of Lotty's illness. Their cruise was dangerous, in bad weather, and he has worn his sodden clothes for five days.…
Letter from James Whitworth to his wife, 27 September 1812. (Manuscript) 1812-09-27 WHW/1/10
James Whitworth to his wife, HMS PORTIA, Yarmouth Roads 27 Sept 1812. Have just returned with dispatches from Gothenburg, having been released from irons to work the ship. Submits to go through the jury trial(?) being almost careless of the result.…
Letter from James Whitworth to his wife, 7 November 1812. (Manuscript) 1812-11-07 WHW/1/12
James Whitworth to his wife, HMS PORTIA at sea, 7th November 1812. Their cruise is now over, and they are returning to Yarmouth Roads. They have had terrible weather but, although still a prisoner, he has been allowed out of irons. To be returned to them when they are at anchor.…
Letter from James Whitworth to his wife,11 November 1812. (Manuscript) 1812-11-11 WHW/1/13
James Whitworth to his wife, HMS PORTIA, North Yarmouth 11 November 1812. His 'iron job' is now over. Would very much like to leave the ship, but their conditions have improved, and the crew are grateful to him for it.…
Letter from James Whitworth to his wife, 9 June 1812. (Manuscript) 1812-06-09 WHW/1/8
James Whitworth to his wife, HMS PORTIA, North Yarmouth 9th June 1812. They are still waiting for the wind to change so they can depart, and yet he has still had no news from home. Fears that war with America would mean that he would be sent even further away.…
Letter from James Whitworth to his wife, 4 February 1812. (Manuscript) 1812-02-04 WHW/1/2
James Whitworth to his wife, North Sea 4th February 1812. Is writing as he thinks they will soon be in port. He has a bad cold and small pimples breaking out, as it has been such cold weather. They had a man killed by one of the capstan bars a week ago.…
Letter from James Whitworth to his wife, 3 June 1812. (Manuscript) 1812-06-03 WHW/1/6
James Whitworth to his wife, North Yarmouth, 3rd June 1812. Has not had the reply to his last letter that he expected, but has heard from a friend's wife that they are. It has been a long time since he saw his children, and will be long before he sees them again.…