MR. GRIFFIN'S APPEAL TO THE RIGHT HON. THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY. IN A LETTER TO THEIR SECRETARY, AGAINST THE SENTENCE PASSED ON HIM AT A COURT-MARTIAL, HELD ON BOARD HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP SOMERSET AT CHATHAM, DECEMBER 3, 1750.

London: 1751. 71, [1 blank] pp. Bound in modern marbled wrappers. Title page has a smudge at upper right corner, else Very Good.

Griffin's name in the title is in Roman type; another edition has his name in italics. At trial, he was found guilty of negligence in failing to engage a French squadron. Here he seeks to overturn the verdict.
ESTC T149870. OCLC 7165251 [7] [as of January 2016]. Item #32700

Price: $250.00

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