Medallic illustrations of the history of Great Britain and Ireland to the death of George II (1885)
Hawkins, Edward, 1780-1867, Franks, Augustus Wollaston, Sir, 1826-1897, Grueber, Herbert A. (Herbert Appold), 1846-1927 · London : Printed by order of the Trustees of the British museum · leaf 694
rain,rice, &c. Holland and Spain also contributed to the wants ofthe distressed. 394. Loss of Minorca. 27 June, 1756. Half-length figure of General Blakeney, facing, holding theBritish flag; on one side is a ship, on the other a fort firingcannon. Leg. brave . blakney . reward. Ex. but . to . b… … 394. Loss of Minorca. MB. brass. Rare. The French having planned an attack upon Minorca, AdmiralByng was despatched with a fleet to relieve the island. Deem- 680 GEOKGE II. 1756. ing his force inadequate for the purpose, he retired after anineffectual attempt, and the island surrendered to the Due…
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