Berkeley Milne Papers at the National Maritime Museum

A list of the papers of Admiral Sir A. Berkeley Milne, Bart., in the possession of the National Maritime Museum, London.

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Early Career: logbook and remark book, TRAFALGAR, 1870; includes RALEIGH, May-Jun 1875, Malta, Lisbon.

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Early Career: logbook, TRAFALGAR, DUKE OF WELLINGTON, TERROR, ROYAL ALFRED, SIRIUS, RALEIGH, 1870-75; includes drawings of patents loose from volume.

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Early Career: logbook, MINOTAUR, 1879-81, Lisbon, Gibraltar.

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Early Career: manoeuvres at Spithead, 1887, MINOTAUR, (copy of manuscript).

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Early Career: Zulu war papers, 1878-79.

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Early Career: notebook concerning the Zulu war, n.d.

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Early Career: notebook, Egypt, 1882, including notes on types of battery.

MLN/204

Early Career: logbook, HM Yacht OSBORNE, 1889-93, Gibraltar, Norway, Copenhagen.

MLN/205

MLN/205/1

Diary for 1870 with entries for January only, relating to his time in Malta. Also contains entries in cash account section towards the back of the volume.

MLN/205/2

Diary with entries for September-December period and brief notes of the following February.

MLN/205/3

Diary for 1886 containing entries for January to May period.

MLN/205/4

Diary for 1913 mostly containing entries noting his engagements for the day, meetings, lunches and dinners etc. Includes entries made whilst at Alexandria, Alexandretta, Cairo, Gibraltar, Jaffa, Malta and Palma.

MLN/205/5

Diary for 1915 mostly containing entries noting his engagements in London for the day, meetings, lunches and dinners etc. With some entries on trips made to various places in Scotland.

MLN/205/6

Diary for 1916 mostly containing entries noting his engagements for the day, meetings, lunches and dinners etc.

MLN/205/7

Diary for 1917 containing brief irregular notes summarising his activities that day, the weather etc.

MLN/205/8

Diary for 1918 containing irregular entries summarising his activities that day, the weather etc.

MLN/205/9

Diary for 1919 containing entries mostly in the second half of the year summarising his activities that day, the weather etc.

MLN/206

MLN/206/1

Service, 1897-1902: passage book, VENUS, 1897-1900.

MLN/206/2

Service, 1897-1902: memorandum (Inspection), JUPITER, 24 Nov 1902.

MLN/207

MLN/207/1

Mediterranean Station, GOEBEN-BRESLAU Case Papers, 1914-20: copies of correspondence and reports, 20 Aug 1914-29 Aug 1914, between Milne and the Admiralty.

MLN/207/2

Mediterranean Station, GOEBEN-BRESLAU Case Papers, 1914-20: memoranda and correspondence, Apr-Sep 1914 and undated.

MLN/207/3

Mediterranean Station, GOEBEN-BRESLAU Case Papers, 1914-20: correspondence and statements, copies and originals, 1914-20.

MLN/207/4

Mediterranean Station, GOEBEN-BRESLAU Case Papers, 1914-20: copies of correspondence and other documents, 1914-20, including copies of letters from Winston Churchill, Lord Fisher, Adm R Wemyss and A J Balfour.

MLN/207/5

Mediterranean Station, GOEBEN-BRESLAU Case Papers, 1914-20: naval manoeuvres, 1913.

MLN/207/6

Mediterranean Station, GOEBEN-BRESLAU Case Papers, 1914-20: drafts of reports, memoranda and undated manuscript.

MLN/207/7

Mediterranean Station, GOEBEN-BRESLAU Case Papers, 1914-20: drafts of correspondence, statements, 1919-20, typewritten.

MLN/207/8

Mediterranean Station, GOEBEN-BRESLAU Case Papers, 1914-20: 'An Episode in Naval History. The Flight of the GOEBEN', by Adm Sir Archibald Berkeley Milne, 1920.

MLN/207/9

Mediterranean Station, GOEBEN-BRESLAU Case Papers, 1914-20: press cuttings mainly concerning the GOEBEN case, n.d.

MLN/207/10

Mediterranean Station, GOEBEN-BRESLAU Case Papers, 1914-20: press cuttings mainly concerning the GOEBEN case, n.d.

MLN/207/11

Mediterranean Station, GOEBEN-BRESLAU Case Papers, 1914-20: charts, n.d.

MLN/208

Papers, Mediterranean Command, 1913-14.

MLN/209

MLN/209/1

Folder containing letters to his father (Alexander Milne) written between 1864 and 1880 with several written whilst he served aboard HMS MINOTAUR. Subjects include reports of his activities, acknowledgement of letters from home, requests for and discussion of money and updates on the actions of ships he was serving on.

MLN/209/2

Folder containing various letters and some envelopes written to him (Archibald Milne) between 1879 and 1892 including a Christmas card and a copy of a telegram congratulating him on a recent promotion. also includes an envelope containing three 'Game Cards' recording game killed by a party including the then Commander A. Milne and the Prince of Wales at Sandringham 20-22 January 1891 and a series of letters concerning a disagreement between two officers.

MLN/209/3

Folder containing various letters written to him (Archibald Milne) between 1879 and 1900 including a Christmas card and a typed letter concerning the employment of a gardener at his house.

MLN/209/4

Folder containing various letters written to him (Archibald Milne) between 1900 and 1936 including a Minute of Agreement dated 1 February 1900 between Sir Berkeley Milne and a Mr R C Menzies concerning rent. Letters concerning an excerpt of the Pall Mall gazette attached to a postcard which the Prince and Princess of Wales wanted to bring to his attention dated 3-4 July 1900 concerning what was deemed an act of slander by a Mr W W Astor. Further letters from friends and members of the Naval & Military Club as well as newspaper clippings detailing the Prince of Wales and societies reaction to this slander are also included. Also includes letters from the admiralty and lord chamberlains office as well as a typed letter concerning his continued service to the Royal family at the beginning of King George VI's reign.

MLN/209/5

Folder containing various letters written to him (Archibald Milne) between 1900 and 1910 including letters concerning his disagreements with Mr W W Astor in 1900 (See MLN/209/4 also for this incident). Also includes a letter concerning the hanging of a portrait of his father (Alexander Milne) at Greenwich and a letter from U.S. Rear Admiral C S Cotton.

MLN/209/6

Folder containing various letters written to him (Archibald Milne) between 1910 and 1913. Letters regarding Milne family genealogy in 1910 with particular attention to a David Milne with rough family tree and sketch of a grave and a letter concerning support for the descendents of an illegitimate daughter of his grandfather. A letter from the admiralty informing him of his promotion to the rank of Admiral, 20 September 1911.

MLN/209/7

Folder containing various letters written to him (Archibald Milne) in 1914 concerning activities in the mediterranean fleet and his time aboard HMS INFLEXIBLE in the early part of the First World War. Also contains official letters from the admiralty concerning his failure to bring the German ships GOEBEN and BRESLAU to battle dated 24-27 August 1914, also includes a letter from Churchill informing him that he would now not be taking command of the NORE to which his appointment had previously been announced publicly.

MLN/209/8

Folder containing various letters written by Lord Murray of Elibank during 1915 about the fate of Admiral Sir Archibald Berkeley Milne's naval career following the incident with the GOEBEN and BRESLAU in the mediterranean including letters from Asquith, Churchill and others concerning the same, his reputation and future prospects.

MLN/209/9

Folder containing letters to Milne from various correspondence.

MLN/209/10

Folder containing letters to Milne from various correspondence.

MLN/209/11

Folder containing letters to Milne from various correspondence. Including letter from admiralty saying he will not be offered further employment.

MLN/209/12

Folder containing letters to Milne from various correspondence relating to his retirement and to articles about the GOEBEN and BRESLAU incident in the Naval Review.

MLN/209/13

Folder containing letters to Milne from various correspondence relating to his unhappiness with the presentation of his actions during the early part of the First World War in post-war 'Official' histories.

MLN/209/14

Folder containing letters to Milne from various correspondence relating to the publication of his book "The Flight of the GOEBEN and BRESLAU."

MLN/209/15

Folder containing letters to Milne from various correspondence.

MLN/209/16

Folder containing letters to Milne from various correspondence about his health and in response to a suggestion he made to the admiralty relating to ships' colours.

MLN/209/17

Folder containing letters to Milne from various correspondence relating to his account of his actions in the First World War and of the publication of other, unfavourable accounts after the war.

MLN/209/18

Folder containing letters to Milne from various correspondence.

MLN/209/19

Folder containing two undated letters to Milne from various correspondence.

MLN/209/20

Folder containing letters and seasonal greetings cards to Milne from various correspondence.

MLN/209/21

Folder of telegrams marked "Volume 1" relating to the outbreak of the First World War and the GOEBEN, BRESLAU incident and Milne's other activities at the beginning of the war.

MLN/209/22

Folder of telegrams marked "Volume 2" relating to the outbreak of the First World War and the GOEBEN, BRESLAU incident and Milne's other activities at the beginning of the war.

MLN/210

MLN/210/1

Volume: account book of Milne, 1911-18

MLN/210/2

Volume: book of Watch, Station, Quarter and Fire Bills, 1868, inscribed...'Fisher. HMS NORTHUMBERLAND, Nov.1879'.

MLN/210/3

Volume: book of Watch, Station, Quarter and Fire Bills, 1877, with reference to the WARRIOR.

MLN/210/4

Volume: notebook with pencilled notes on signals and sailing procedures, n.d.

MLN/210/5

Volume: visitors' book, 1912-14.

MLN/210/6

Volume: diary of events, Jul-Aug 1914.

MLN/210/7

Volume: signal logbook, 2-17 Aug 1914.

MLN/210/8

Bound notes on the general running of a ship, including rigging, watch stations, fire stations and arranging sails.

MLN/210/9

Stations book, handwritten with index. Includes a list of the crew attending each of the various stations of the ship (name not mentioned), n.d.

MLN/211

MLN/211/1

Algeciras conference autographs, 1911.

MLN/211/2

Copies of correspondence between Charles Beresford, Capt Henry Campbell, Capt E T Troubridge, Reginald McKenna, Apr-May 1910.

MLN/211/3

Admiralty minute on grounding of the ASSISTANCE in Tetuan Bay, Dec 1905.

MLN/211/4

Pencil drawing of American Yacht INTREPID by Crown Prince of Portugal, Nov 1873.

MLN/211/5

Bird (partridge?) feathers and envelope with insignia of Royal Yacht OSBORNE, n.d.

MLN/211/6

Examination papers, BRITANNIA, Arithmetic, Algebra, Navigation, Jul 1869.

MLN/211/7

Game cards, Sandringham and Didlington Hall, n.d.

MLN/211/8

Cutting of picture of Florence, 16 Mar 1893.

MLN/211/9

Notes on Crete and others, written by Archibald B Milne, n.d.

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MLN/212/1

Photographs in an envelope entitled 'Lord Ormonde', n.d.

MLN/212/2

Photographs in an envelope entitled 'Photographs of fish, 'Spokane'; on reverse, 'My father and myself' and 'My brother and Orford', n.d.

MLN/212/3

Photographs, unidentified location and subject, n.d.

MLN/212/4

Group photograph, n.d.

MLN/212/5

Photographs of Mar Lodge, 1892.

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Portrait photograph, n.d.

MLN/213

Newspaper cuttings, n.d.

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MLN/214/1

Commissions, n.d.

MLN/214/2

Certificates, 1869-79.

MLN/214/3

Certificates in a bound volume, 1869-89.

MLN/214/4

Statements of service, n.d.

MLN/215

Instructions for wearing of decorations; certificates for Order of the Bath, 1909, and Knight Grand Cross, 1912.

MLN/216

Royal Appointments, 1907

MLN/217

MLN/217/1

Printed book: 'Examples, conclusions, and maxims of Modern Naval Tactics', by Cdr Wm Bainbridge-Hoff, U.S.N., Portsmouth, Griffin & Co., 1885, inscribed 'Arch. B Milne, 1885'.

MLN/217/2

Printed book: 'The Sailor's Handbook', by Capt F.G.D. Bedford, Portsmouth, Griffin & Co., 1890, inscribed 'Arch. B Milne, 1891'.

MLN/217/3

Printed book: 'Mathematical Instruments. Vol.III. Surveying and Astronomical Instruments.', by J F Heather, London, Crosby Lockwood, 1877.

MLN/217/4

Printed book: 'Japan-China War: The Naval Battle of Haiyang. 17 September 1894', by Jukichi Inouye, Yokohama, etc., Kelly & Walsh, inscribed 'Ordered by Berkeley to be sent from London'.

MLN/217/5

Printed book: 'A Manual of Gunnery for Her Majesty's Fleet', London, H.M.S.O., 1873, inscribed 'A.B. Milne. Royal Naval College, 1895'.

MLN/217/6

Printed book: 'Mr Churchill's Animadversions. From the National Review. August 1923', Adm Sir A Berkeley Milne, London.

MLN/217/7

Printed book: 'La Escapada del 'Goeben' y del 'Breslau'...Traducida por el Capitán de Fragata Osvaldo Repetto', Adm Sir A Berkeley Milne, Boletin del Centro Naval, 1926.

MLN/217/8

Printed book: 'A Text Book of Naval Architecture', J J Welch, London, H.M.S.O., 1889, inscribed 'Arch. B Milne'.

MLN/218

MLN/218/1

Pamphlet: 'Admiralty. List of Her Majesty's Ships, vessels and torpedo boats engaged in the Naval Manoeuvres, July and August, 1888', London, 1888.

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Pamphlet: 'Recollections of HMS EXCELLENT and Whale Island', by Robert Mindry, Portsmouth, 1890.

MLN/218/3

Pamphlet: 'Admiralty. List of Her Majesty's Ships, vessels and torpedo boats present at Spithead 26th June 1897', London, 1897.

MLN/218/4

Pamphlet: 'Souvenir and official programme of the Naval Review on the Thames, July 1909', London & Portsmouth, 1909.

MLN/218/5

Pamphlet: 'The Island of Elba up to the time of Napoleon, dedicated by the Giornale ILVA to Admiral Sir A Berkeley Milne, March 1914', Portoferrajo, 1914.

MLN/219

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Navy List, 1 January 1764.

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Navy List, 20 December 1880.

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Navy List, 20 April 1884.

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Navy List, 20 June 1889.

MLN/219/5

Navy List, August 1890.

MLN/219/6

Navy List, 20 January 1891.

MLN/219/7

Navy List, 20 June 1891.

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Navy List, 20 July 1891.

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Navy List, 20 January 1892.

MLN/219/10

Navy List, 18 August 1936.

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No entry.

MLN/221

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Menu, Palais Royal d'Ajuda, 28 Jan 1880.

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Programme?: Ved Hans Høihed Høisalig Prinds Wilhelm af Slesvig-Holsteen-Sønderborg-Glucksborgs, Bisaettelse i Fredensborg Slotskirke, 13 Sep 1893

MLN/221/3

Map: 'The 'Strand' coloured detail map of the Balkan States', London, George Newnes, n.d.

MLN/221/4

Catalogue: 'Royal Horticultural Society, Plants and Seeds for distribution', 1919.

MLN/222

Documents in Turkish and Arabic, ca.1882.

MLN/223

In-letters, 30 Aug 1886-14 Aug 1983 and undated.

MLN/224

Letters from Edward VII, 4 Sep 1903-18 Jul 1907.

MLN/225

In-letters, 4 Apr 1903-31 May 1910, mainly relating to appointments, including ones from William Waldegrave Palmer, Earl of Selborne, 4 Apr 1903-1 Mar 1905, and Edward Marjoribanks, Baron Tweedsmouth, 16 Jul 1907 and 19 May 1908.

MLN/226

Letters from Francis, Viscount Knollys, 24 Mar 1905-5 Aug 1908, and drafts by Milne, 6 Aug 1908 and undated.

MLN/227

Letters from Adm Lord Charles Beresford, 22-30 Apr 1909 and undated; copy of a letter from Milne to Beresford, 27 Apr 1909; and copies of letters from Beresford to Reginald McKenna, 5 Jun 1908, and Herbert Henry, Lord Asquith, 2 Apr 1909.

MLN/228

In-letters, 18 Mar 1910-8 Nov 1911.

MLN/229

Letters from Winston Churchill, 4 Mar and 21 Nov 1913 and one draft by Milne to Churchill, 5 Dec 1913.

MLN/230

In-letters, 15 Jul 1913-7 Aug 1914 and undated.

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Ephemeral items, 1893-94 and undated.

MLN/232

Photograph album, Mediterranean, 1912-13.

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Photograph album, Mediterranean, 1912-13.