Bound volume of 7 pamphlets, 6 of which relate to the Courts Martial ofAdmirals Thomas Mathews and Richard Lestock; and one other London: Various publishers, 1739 - 1746 A good, single collection relating to the trials of AdmiralMathews and Lestock which resulted from their engagement with the French and Spanish fleet near Toulon, in February, 1744. "The battle was highly discreditable to the British fleet, and not very honorable to their opponents, but it is of the highest historical importance in the history of the navy. It marked the lowest pitch reached in discipline and fighting and efficiency by the fleet in the 18th century, and it had a very bad effect in confirming the pedantic system of tactics set up by the old Fighting Instructions ... " - Encyclopedia Britannica (11th ed). To the puzzlement of many observors, Lestock, who was second in command and who kept his distance from the battle, was acquitted; while Mathews, who engaged the enemy (however confusedly) was censured and discharged from the service. 1. [Corbett, Thomas]. An account of the expedition of the British fleet to Sicily, in the years 1718, 1719 and 1720. Under the command of Sir George Byng, Bart. ... Collected from the Admiral's manuscripts, and other original papers. With folding table. For J. and R. tonson, 1739. Third edition. Lacking final leaf (pp. 95-96). Sir George Byng, the naval hero, was the father of Admiral John Byng, who presided over the cout martial of Lestock, and was himself court-martialed and executed a few years later. 2. [Mathews, Thomas]. Authentick letters from Admiral Mathews to the Sec--t----s of st-- te, the L----ds of the Ad------ty, &c. Relating to his expedition to the Mediterranean, with their answers ...[2], 5-29, 29-30, 30-68 pp. Printed for W. Webb. Title-leaf detached. ESTC T 22798. 3. [Mathews, Thomas]. Ad[mira]l M[athe]ws's conduct in the late engagement vindicated. Wherein the whole affair is compendiously stated. The several pieces published by Mr. L[estoc]k examined with candor. ... By a gentleman of the Royal Navy. For M. Cooper, 1745. Lacking half-title. ESTC T 115878 4. [Mathews, Thomas]. The Charge of Thomas Mathews, Esq; also the answer and defence of Admiral Mathews to the said charge, &c. For E. Cooper, n.d. [`746?]. ESTC T 182897. 5. [Lestock, Richard]. Vice-Adm--l L-st-k's Account of the Late Engagement near Toulon, between His Majesty's fleet and the fleets of France and Spain : as presented by him the 12th of March 1744-5 : also, letters to and from Adm---l L-st--k, relating thereto since his arrival in England, with notes. London: for M. Cooper, 1745. ESTCT4221. 6. [Lestock, Richard]. Vice-Admal Lestock's recapitulation, as spoke by him at the Bar of the Honble House of Commons, on Tuesday the 9th of April, 1745. Containing, his remarks on the evidence that have been examined, ... printed for John Millan, 1745. ESTC T 177090. 7. [Lestock, Richard]. The sentence pronounc'd by the Court-martial, sitting aboard His Majesty's Ship, the Prince of Orange, at Deptford, on Tuesday, the 3d of June, 1746, on Vice-Admiral Lestock. printed for M. Cooper, 1746 (NAVAL COURTS) Mostly first editions (unless otherwise noted below). 7 volumes bound in one vols., 8vo. . Contemporary calf backed marbled boards. Binding worn, internally clean. Provenance: Philip.C. Duschnes; Paul Peralta-Ramos (with stamp) Price: USD 2,500.00 other currencies   order no. 217802    inquire

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