Papers relating to the burning of the Indiaman Denham, 1760-1769.

0.21 linear feet (1 box)

English

In English.

Purchased from Samuel Gedge Ltd. on the Hazel M. Osborn Fund, 2014.

Arranged chronologically.

This material is open for research.

The Denham was an Indiaman ship commanded by William Tryon. On March 31, 1760, the British burned the Denham to prevent its capture by the French during the invasion of Fort Marlborough, Sumatra.

Collection contains letters and documents relating to the burning of the Indiaman Denham and capture of Fort Marlborough, later Bengkulu, Sumatra and the aftermath. Includes a letter from A. Fraser to his cousin Michael Impey; a personal narrative by William Tryon; and letters addressed to Benjamin Way and Lewis Way from Heaton & Venables regarding their financial interest in the Denham.

July 21, 2021

Papers Relating to the Burning of the Indiaman Denham. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

Papers Relating to the Burning of the Indiaman Denham. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

Personal narratives - Great Britain - 18th century.

Sailors Great Britain 18th century.