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- Creator
- Cockburn, George, Sir, 1772-1853
- Call number
- Pforz MS
- Physical description
- 1 item
- Preferred Citation
- Sir George Cockburn manuscript material : 1 item, Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle
- Access to materials
- Restricted access. Request an in-person research appointment.
Sir George Cockburn, British naval officer. Cockburn played a major role in the War of 1812, leading the capture and burning of Washington on August 24, 1814. To T. King of the Marine Society Office : 1 autograph letter signed : 12 Dec 1824 : (MISC 0632) : acknowledging receipt of a letter.
Key terms
Names
- Cockburn, George, Sir, 1772-1853
- Great Britain. Royal Navy
- Marine Society (London, England) (Recipient)
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Location
Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His CircleStephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Third Floor, Room 319