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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D517/BOX/A/3/1/5 |
| Title | Letter from George Mundy RN to his father Edward Miller Mundy with an account of HMS Hydra capturing three ships |
| Date | 9 Sep 1807 |
| Description | A description of how on 7th August 1807, George Miller Mundy and his men on board Hydra, captured three ships at Begu: Prince Eugene (French, 16 guns), Belle Caroline (French, ten guns) and Carmen de Rosario (Spanish, four gun). All carried a valuable cargo, which George hoped would achieve £1000. Also writes of family matters including Georgiana's marriage and wishes her well. The delaration of war with the Danes is anticipated. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Sender | Admiral Sir George Mundy |
| Sender Location | HMS Hydra off Gibraltar |
| Recipient | Edward Miller Mundy I |
| Recipient Location | Shipley |
| Archive Creator | Miller Mundy family of Shipley Hall, Heanor |
| Term | Navy officers |
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