Author: FEARNE, Charles.
Title: The trial of the Honourable Admiral John Byng, at a court martial, as taken by Mr. Charles Fearne, judge-advocate of His Majesty's fleet. Published by order of the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, and the desire of the court-martial. To which are added, a copy of their lordships memorial to the King, in relation to the sentence passed upon Admiral Byng; a copy of the King's order in council for transmitting to their lordships a copy of the report of the twelve judges, in relation to the said sentence: and also, a copy of that report. And a copy of the warrant from their lordships for carrying the said sentence into execution.
Description: London: Printed for R. Manby; J. Whiston and B. White, and W. Sandby; J. Newbery; and W. Faden, 1757. Fol. 1-36, *37-*38, 37-76, *73-*76, 77-130p; Appendix: 1-19p. [i.e. 21] (page numbers 9-10 repeated). Contemporary calf (slight scuff marks on covers and wear at corners, front joint very slightly loose); red leather title label on spine, gilt bands (with slight wear at head and foot of spine). Armorial bookplate of Carrier Tompson on front pastedown; ownership inscription " Carrier and Margt. Ann Tompson Sept 22d. 1810" on title-page. ESTC T20812.

Keywords: John Byng, Admiralty, navy, naval, trial, military, Battle of Minorca, Seven Years' War


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