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Letter from Nelson to [Vice Admiral] Coll[ingwood], 1805-10-10

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0272/NM/Nelson/1

Scope and Contents

1 autograph letter signed written aboard the 'Victory' announcing that the French fleet is putting to sea.

Dates

  • Creation: 1805-10-10

Extent

1 item(s) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

The letter is framed between two sheets of glass.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by Lady Barnes in memory of George Barnes, Scholar, October 1960.

Bibliography

This letter is published in 'The Dispatches and Letters of Vice Admiral Lord Nelson (1844-8), Volume 7, page 97.

Originator(s)

Nelson, Horatio

Finding aid date

2008-03-19 13:39:23+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge Repository

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