L30/12/51/12

Letter from William Robertson, Lewes, to Alexander Hume-Campbell, Lord Polwarth. [Typed transcript available] Comments and opinions regarding Sir Hugh [Palliser] and Admiral [Augustus] Keppel. [During the American Revolutionary War Keppel came into a notorious dispute with Sir Hugh Palliser over Palliser's conduct as his second-in-command at the inconclusive Battle of Ushant in July 1778; the dispute led to Keppel being court-martialled, although he was subsequently acquitted.]

1 Mar 1779

From: 1779 To: 1779

Happy that his Lordship is in a good state of health. 'Whether our regiment is to fight the French, Americans or protect (perhaps plunder) the turnip fields is not yet determined.'

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Robinson, William,
Robertson, William,
Hume-Campbell, Alexander (2nd Baron Polwarth),
Keppel, Augustus,
Palliser, Hugh

personal correspondence, American Revolutionary War