NELSON, Horatio. Autograph letter signed ('Nelson & Bronte') to J.S. Blankley, Victory, 4 August 1804, in reply to a letter received via Barcelona, apparently asking a favour, 'although I so not think any Russian fleet will come into this part of the Med.: yet you may be assured if it should and that I can be useful to you that I will mention you to the Russian admiral', and adding that he has heard that Mr and Mrs Matcham are well, one page, 4to, integral blank leaf (slightly discoloured).