The Baratarian inquest, : a fragment of the works of the celebrated author of Don Quixote, presented by the Duc de Crillon to the translator, and dedicated to Sir William Draper..
London: : Printed for J. Debrett ... T. Becket ... and J. Bew ... ,
MDCCXLXXII [i.e. 1782?]..
Anonymous: not in fact by Cervantes.
A satirical pamphlet referring to events during and after the siege of the British fort on Minorca in 1781-2 by the Duc de Crillon. After the surrender of Minorca Sir William Draper preferred 29 charges of misconduct against his superior, the Hon. James Murray, who had led the defence of the fort and had suspended Draper from duty. The author of the pamphlet attacks Draper for his conduct.
With a half title.
ESTC
Draper, William, Sir, 1721-1787.
Murray, James, 1721-1794.