I am trying to trace some biographical information about Frederic Hervey, author of “The Naval History of Great Britain”, 5 volumes, first published 1779. I know that Hervey was the family name of the Earls of Bristol, who had a house at Ickworth in Suffolk. They have a Frederick Hervey alive at the right time, but nowhere mentions any links between him & the navy. I've been in touch with the National Maritime Museum and they have been unable to help me, nor do the National Archives appear to hold anything. Does anyone out there have any other ideas please?
Many thanks
Caroline Grove
Literary & Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne
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