William Blathwayt Letter to Col. Morgan 1702 May 21

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
Blathwayt, William, 1649?-1717
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

A retained copy, entirely in Blathwayt's hand, to a Col. Morgan. Blathwayt says he hopes tents have arrived in the West Indies, that the Fusiliers are at Spithead, and reports that the Duke of Ormonde will command the expedition about to be launched against Spain.

Biographical / historical:

William Blathwayt was a civil servant and politician who established the War Office as a department of the British Government and played an important part in administering the Thirteen Colonies of North America.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2003
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.