Series 07: Papers concerning Henri de Freycinet’s command of the Élisa and other naval matters
Series 07: Papers concerning Henri de Freycinet’s command of the Élisa and other naval matters
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1810-1813
Call Numbers
SAFE/MLMSS 10275/Box 2/Folder 3 , SAFE/MLMSS 10275/Box 4X
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Language
French
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
1 folder and 1 outsize box of textual material
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Series
Arrangement
Chronological
Access and use
Copying Conditions
Out of copyright
Please acknowledge: : Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
Physical Access Conditions
Access to this manuscript collection via appointment only. Please submit your request through Ask a Librarian
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
1. ‘Île Tatihou le 23 Decembre 1810’, being two copies of a formal report by Henri de Freycinet on the loss of the ship Élisa to the British on the shores of Tatihou Island, Normandy, [prepared between 23 December 1810 and 22 January 1811] (fair copy on 3 pages, the other copy on 4 pages, with Laage archive stamps, Dossier 199 F-7), in two differen...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Series 07: Papers concerning Henri de Freycinet’s command of the Élisa and other naval matters
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Author / Artists
Notes
Attributions / Conjectures
Item 2 (bound volume) is almost certainly the second item listed in Henri de Freycinet’s invoice for bookbinding from Henri de Boucard, dated 2 January 1840 (see Series 05/Item 25 of the Freycinet family archive).
Contextual Information
Administrative / Biographical history
In 1810, Henri de Freycinet was commander of the frigate Élisa when it came under attack from the British Royal Navy while anchored at Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, Normandy during the 'Action of 15 November 1810'. Forced by the British to move closer to shore, the Elisa became grounded on a shoal off Tatihou Island. On 23 December 1810 she was set on fir...
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
SAFE/MLMSS 10275/Box 2/Folder 3 , SAFE/MLMSS 10275/Box 4X
Record Identifier
1l42OVX1
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1l42OVX1
Other Identifiers
Reference code
9650183
How to access this item
For use in the Library
Enquire with staff in the reading room or enquire online using Ask a Librarian.
For more information see How to use Special Collections.
