The prudent council..
[London : s.n.,
1756]
Title from text at head of design.
At foot of design: Price 6 d.
An engraving. At a table sit the officers of Admiral Byng's squadron, and Byng himself, who says "I will; & hope you'll all agree not to pursue them but steer to G-------r. For after all my shiftings that will be ye best".
Refers to the loss of Port Mahon, Minorca. The action was fought May 20, 1756, the council of war was held May 22.
Similar to The Council of War in 1756. George 3359.
Byng, John, 1704-1757
Great Britain. Royal Navy
Seven Years' War, 1756-1763
Seven Years' War, 1756-1763