Letter-Books and Order-Book of George Lord Rodney

New York: New York Historical Society, 1932. First edition. Hardcover. Orig.dark green cloth. Very good. 2 vols. Introduction by Dorothy C. Barck. Index. An important primary source for naval operations during the Revolutionary War. Vol. I:Letter-Books July 6, 1780- Feb. 4, 1781; Dec. 10, 1781; Dec. 10, 1781 - Sept. 21, 1782. Vol. II: Order-Book July, 1781; Nov. 27, 1781 - Sept. 21, 1782.Index. Lord Romney commanded His Majesty's fleet in the West Indies and Colonial American waters. He participated in naval activities during the revolution. GEPHART 14325. Ex-library, no exterior marking. Chips to backstrip head.