6 Autograph Letters Signed ("Edward"), to Sir James Cockburn as Governor of Bermuda, 1811-12, 1812-14, and as 9th Baronet, in all 21 pp, 8vo and smaller, Kensington Palace, January 31, 1813 to April 5, 1814. The correspondence seeking favors from Sir James and his brother Sir Alexander Cockburn, including three letters seeking the help of Sir James and his brother to secure a position for a Mr Crutz, two letters concerning a midshipman William Smith who was seeking a position on a flagship on the North American Station, and one other regarding an appointment of a Mr Amyott; together with two warrants signed by James Cockburn one a printed document directing a payment to Lieutenant James William Cole of the 21st Regiment of Foot, the second a warrant of payment to J D Anderson, Acting Assistant Commissary General. Sir James Cockburn had got to know the Duke of Kent when he served as Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies, in London, from 1806-07. As was common during the 18th and 19th centuries, younger military officers sought the patronage of senior figures in the military hierarchy to advance their careers. It wasn't surprising that Prince Edward sought out Sir James's help in placing two young officers. Sir James served as Governor of Bermuda during interesting times — with the American War of 1812 developing, the strategic position of Bermuda made the governorship of this small Island all the more important. It was from Bermuda that the British fleet set off to sail up the Potomac and capture Alexandria and Georgetown, and burn Washington DC. Sir James famously allowed privateers to attack vessels flying the American flag in Bermuda waters.
6 Autograph Letters Signed ("Edward"), to Sir James Cockburn as Governor of Bermuda, 1811-12, 1812-14, and as 9th Baronet, in all 21 pp, 8vo and smaller, Kensington Palace, January 31, 1813 to April 5, 1814. The correspondence seeking favors from Sir James and his brother Sir Alexander Cockburn, including three letters seeking the help of Sir James and his brother to secure a position for a Mr Crutz, two letters concerning a midshipman William Smith who was seeking a position on a flagship on the North American Station, and one other regarding an appointment of a Mr Amyott; together with two warrants signed by James Cockburn one a printed document directing a payment to Lieutenant James William Cole of the 21st Regiment of Foot, the second a warrant of payment to J D Anderson, Acting Assistant Commissary General. Sir James Cockburn had got to know the Duke of Kent when he served as Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies, in London, from 1806-07. As was common during the 18th and 19th centuries, younger military officers sought the patronage of senior figures in the military hierarchy to advance their careers. It wasn't surprising that Prince Edward sought out Sir James's help in placing two young officers. Sir James served as Governor of Bermuda during interesting times — with the American War of 1812 developing, the strategic position of Bermuda made the governorship of this small Island all the more important. It was from Bermuda that the British fleet set off to sail up the Potomac and capture Alexandria and Georgetown, and burn Washington DC. Sir James famously allowed privateers to attack vessels flying the American flag in Bermuda waters.
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