HORATIO, VISCOUNT NELSON (1758-1805)
A 3-page autograph letter, signed: "Nelson & Bronte," to Captain Richard Thomas, from: "Victory," 16 April 1805, informing him that the French fleet or part of it was seen on April 7 off Cap de Gatte: "You must tell any ships in search of me that I am going to ascertain that the French fleet is not in Toulon and then to proceed to the Westward and this is all I can tell you at present;" Thomas is to remain off Toro for further information when it is known if the French have gone or that Nelson is likely to leave the Mediterranean after them, and he is to keep a look out for the Phoebe and other vessels which will be ordered to Yoro (tiny hole in 1st leaf touching one word, a few stains in blank portion of 2nd leaf, repaired with tape at centrefold).
HORATIO, VISCOUNT NELSON (1758-1805)
A 3-page autograph letter, signed: "Nelson & Bronte," to Captain Richard Thomas, from: "Victory," 16 April 1805, informing him that the French fleet or part of it was seen on April 7 off Cap de Gatte: "You must tell any ships in search of me that I am going to ascertain that the French fleet is not in Toulon and then to proceed to the Westward and this is all I can tell you at present;" Thomas is to remain off Toro for further information when it is known if the French have gone or that Nelson is likely to leave the Mediterranean after them, and he is to keep a look out for the Phoebe and other vessels which will be ordered to Yoro (tiny hole in 1st leaf touching one word, a few stains in blank portion of 2nd leaf, repaired with tape at centrefold).
