Volume 6, Journal of Rear-Admiral Bartholomew James, 1752-1828
ed. Prof. J .K. Laughton

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An autobiography expanded from his memory and journals by a genial and eccentric officer, dealing mainly with his service as a junior officer during the American War (including the siege of Yorktown), and his subsequent career commanding, merchantmen, privateers, transports and men-of-war up to the peace of 1801.