W1/5282

Captain George Grey, Portsmouth, to his brother Charles Grey (copy letter, original at W1/902)

21 January 1808

From: 1808 To: 1808

With regard to Lord Grenville's speech to the Danish expedition, writer gives his opinion on their equipment. Lord Gambier could not touch the equipment outside the arsenal owing to the capitulation. Encloses Sir W Rule's report as to the number of ships we have available. Has received orders to build 10 flat - bottomed boats. Gives their description. Details the work to be done on the Danish ships.

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W1/902

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Grey, George,
Grey, Charles, 2nd Earl Grey,
Rule, W,
Gambier, John James [1st Baron Gambier],
Grenville

Napoleonic Wars, Denmark, Copenhagen, Portsmouth, naval ships