Vernon, Edward, Admiral, 1684-1757.

There are a few letters, 1714 to 1716, from Vernon's father and brother but the main part of the collection consists of correspondence received and draft replies, 1739 to 1742 and 1745, as well as Vernon's own order books, 1739 to 1741, and his out-letterbook to the Admiralty.

Object Details

ID: VER/1
Type: Manuscript
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1714-1747
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 61 cm
Parts: Vernon family papers mainly relating to Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and his distant relative Admiral Sir Edward Vernon (1723-1794). (Manuscript)