Charles Philip Yorke, Fourth Earl of Hardwicke, Vice-Admiral R.N. — a Memoir

A daughter compiles a memoir of her father's public and private life, basing the narrative on his letters and journals to preserve his own words. It begins with family origins and ancestry, then traces his naval service and overseas postings, including actions against piracy and Mediterranean incidents, before discussing his court appointments and political roles. Interspersed are personal recollections, portraits, and documentary extracts that illuminate character, duty, and domestic life. The closing sections cover diplomatic episodes, later political involvement, and reflections on his final years, presented with filial devotion and editorial restraint.