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Forbes, Admiral John
GB 0096 MS 497 · 1757

Manuscript justification written by Admiral John Forbes of his attitude in refusing to sign the warrant for the execution of Admiral Byng on a charge of neglect of duty in the face of the French fleet off Minorca in 1756. Signed 'J.F.' 16 February 1757.

Forbes , John , 1714-1796 , Admiral of the Fleet