422414
- TitleHeywood family papers, 1736-1810
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- Call numberMLMSS 1768
- Level of descriptionfonds
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- Reference code422414
- Physical Description1 volume of textual material
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Peter Heywood, a midshipman on H.M.S. Bounty, stood trial at Spithead, Sep. 1792, for his part in the Bounty mutiny. His family was prominent in organizing his defence - Scope and Contenta. Poems, 1792-1793, mainly by Peter Heywood's sister, Nessy. b. Letters from Nessy Heywood to Peter Heywood, re his role in the Bounty affair and his trial, with replies, 1792-1793. c. Miscellaneous letters, re family affairs, 1736-1810, including one by P. Heywood to Dr Scott describing the mutineers' trial
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Information upgraded from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No. 1 (4-157C) as part of the eRecords Project, 2010-2011 - General note
Available for reference
Xerox copies of transcripts
The original transcripts, one of five known copies, are in the Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man - Creator/Author/Artist
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