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[NELSON. Horatio Nelson, Viscount (1758-1805)]. LAUGHTON, John Knox. The Nelson Memorial. Nelson and his Companions in Arms. London: George Allen, 1896. 6 vols, large 4o, each vol. with carefully prepared manuscript indices in red and blue inks, the extra-illustrations neatly inlaid to size, dark blue straight-grained morocco, lavishly gilt, covers with the Platt crest in gilt, watered silk enleaves and pastedowns, turn-ins gilt, t.e.g., protective boxes, by Zaehnsdorf, 1901. Provenance: John Platt, bookplates and crests on bindings.
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[NELSON. Horatio Nelson, Viscount (1758-1805)]. LAUGHTON, John Knox. The Nelson Memorial. Nelson and his Companions in Arms. London: George Allen, 1896. 6 vols, large 4o, each vol. with carefully prepared manuscript indices in red and blue inks, the extra-illustrations neatly inlaid to size, dark blue straight-grained morocco, lavishly gilt, covers with the Platt crest in gilt, watered silk enleaves and pastedowns, turn-ins gilt, t.e.g., protective boxes, by Zaehnsdorf, 1901. Provenance: John Platt, bookplates and crests on bindings.
LIMITED EDITION, no.84 of 100 copies. RICHLY AND EXTENSIVELY EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED, WITH THE INSERTION OF 146 ORIGINAL LETTERS & DOCUMENTS, 277 PORTRAITS, 194 VIEWS AND NAVAL SCENES, PLUS 8 ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OR SKETCHES. A most exceptional example of extra-illustration that brilliantly encapsulates Nelson's meteoric career and the momentous clashes of the Napoleonic era in a dazzling collection of engravings, aquatints, original sketches and, most notably, a highly important series of original letters and documents of Nelson, the Hamiltons, fellow naval officers, associates, foes and contemporaries. An astounding collection, assembled before 1901, that would certainly be impossible to duplicate today.
TOTAL CONTENTS: Vol. I: 18 Autographs, 46 Portraits, 24 Views; Vol. II: 23 Autographs, 40 Portraits, 42 Views, 2 Drawings; Vol. III: 32 Autographs, 50 Portraits, 21 Views, 3 Drawings; Vol. IV: 17 autographs, 53 Portraits, 31 Views, 1 Drawing; Vol. V: 34 Autographs, 40 Portraits, 33 Views; Vol. VI: 22 Autographs, 48 Portraits, 43 Views, 2 Drawings.
VOLUME I: ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHS: ABBOTT, Lemuel Francis. AL to Boydell, 23 August 1800. 1p., 4to. Requesting an engraving. BYRON, Admiral John. ALS to Sykes, 23 January 1780. 1½pp., 4to. Thanks for the game Sykes sent him. GARDNER, Admiral Lord. ALS to John Robins, 23 August 1808. 1½pp., 4to. On the renting of his house on Portland Place. HAWKE, Admiral Lord. DS, on board St. George, Line of Battle for 18 April 1756. HOOD, Admiral Lord. ALS to General Smith, Royal College Greenwich, 19 October 1799. 2pp., 4to. On his vote in the House of Lords for a memorial to Sir Sidney Smith. HOOD, Admiral Sir Alexander. Partially printed document signed, 12 September 1757. 1p., 4to. A seaman's pay record. HOTHAM, Admiral William. ALS to William Slade, HMS Eagle, 29 September 1812. 1p., 4to. Drawing $80 for the Eagle's mess. HUGHES, Admiral Sir Richard. ALS to Richard Shu, Portsmouth, 9 June 1773. 1p., 4to. On planning for a royal visit. MULGRAVE, Lord. ALS to unidentified, n.d. 2pp., 4to. Discussing a naval appointment. NELSON, Present Earl. ALS to Mr. Blakeston, 5 July 1897. 1p., 8vo. Discussing an invitation. NELSON & BRONTE. ALS to Robert Suckling, Piccadilly, 23 March 1803. 1½pp., 4to. On Horace Suckling's application to be a curate. NELSON AND CREW OF THE AGAMEMNON. DS, 31 March 1795. A power of attorney regarding the prize money derived from the capture of two French ships. Signed by Nelson and some 80 other officers and crew. PITT, William, Prime Minister. An to Mr. Phipps, Downing Street, 1 July 1804. 1p., 4to. Asking Phipps to meet with Pitt the following day. RODNEY, Sir George Brydges. DS, Office of Ordnance, Antigua, 2 August 1762. 1p., 4to. A receipt for purchase of supplies. SANDWICH, John Earl of. ALS to unidentified, Admiralty, 6 August 1777. 1¼pp., 4to. A letter of recommendation for Mr. Elton of Bristol. SAUNDERS, Admiral Charles. DS, 10 February 1744. 1p., oblong 4to. A certificate of service for a subordinate. WILLIAM IV. ALS to unidentified, St. James, 9 August 1823. 1¼pp., 4to. Arranging a visit.
VOLUME II: ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHS: NELSON. ALS ("Nelson & Bronte") to Duke de Genevois, His Brittannick Majesty's Ship Victory, Gulph of Parma, 12 December 1803. Telling the Duke that "the fleet under my Command anchor'd here yesterday to take shelter from the severity of the weather, and will put to sea again in five days..." JERVIS, Sir John. ALS to . 1 p., 4to. Asking that Townshend be apprized of the absence of certain Members of the House of Commons. NELSON. ALS to Francis Drake, Agamemnon, 26 November [1795]. "I lament your news, but cannot at present move Agamemnon. The sea is so heavy that she is in some danger. If you do not dispatch a Messenger to England this night...our cooperation is at an end..." HUGHES, Sir Edward. ALS to Parker. 2 pp., 4to. Expresses his "pity" for "our friend Sir Hugh who certainly acted a judicious part by not waiting here the uncertain consequence of an incensed mob..." MAN, Admiral. ALS to Samuel Bentham, 31 October 1803. 2 pp., 4to. On a model of a "lower mast of a 74 gun ship." NELSON. LS ("Horatio Nelson") to Lt. Walker, At Sea Porto Ferracio, 27 December 1796. 1 p., 4to, a three-inch deficit catching part of one word, neat repair to lower left cortner. Orders to transport a Lt. Welsford. ST. VINCENT, Earl. ALS to unidentified, 26 June 1810. 1 p., 4to. On controversy over sharing prize money. COLLINGWOOD, Lord. ALS to unidentified, Minorca, 27 March 1809. 3pp., 4to. Lengthy, fascinating letter on French military and political maneuvers in Spain. RADSTOCK, Lord. ALS to Mr. Jeffrey, Bookseller. 1 p., 4to. On the purchase of paper and type. THOMPSON, Adm. ALS to James Christie, St. Pierre Martinque, 8 July 1795. 3p., 4to. A spirited discussion of naval action in the Caribbean and complaints about British blunders. ST. VINCENT, Earl. ALS to unidentified, Admiralty Office, 22 May 1802. 1p., 4to. A thank you note. HOOD, Sir Samuel. LS, Aboard HMS Zealous, 3 May 1800. 1p., 4to. A certificate of service for a crewman. BEECHEY, William. DS. n.d., n.p. 1p., 8vo. A bill for portraits including a"relief of Admiral Nelson." HUGHES, Sir Edward. DS, 11 June 1781. 1p., oblong. A promissory note to a victualler. SAUMAREZ, Sir James. LS to Commissioner Shield, Britannia in Stamoare, 29 January 1827. 1p., 4to. Requesting schedule for completion of ship's fitting. BALL, Sir Alexander John. ALS to Sir Richard Hughes, Malta 19 July 1805. 4pp., 4to. Congratulations on promotion and discussion of American action against Tunis. SAUMAREZ. ALS to unidentified, Gibraltar Bay, 18 February 1802. 2¼pp., 4to. Discussing Egypt, situation at Gibraltar, and Saumarez's impending orders. ORDE, Sir John. ALS to unidentified recipient, Edinburgh, 13 June 1782. 1p., 4to. Arranging the payment of money. ACTON, Sir John. ALS to Sir William Hamilton, n.d., n.p. 1p., 4to. Laments "the operations in Corsica" and the inability to effect "a proper union among the Allied Powers" to meet the French invasions of Italy. RODNEY, Adm. Lord. AN to the Earl of Chatham, Queen Anne Street, 14 March 1767. 1p., 8vo. A cover note. TROUBRIDGE, Sir Thomas. LS to Capt. Malock, Culloden, 22 June 1800. 1p., 4to. Ordering the Hindostan to Genoa. HEMANS, Felicia. ALS to Mary Jowitt. 4pp, 4to, all pages written across. On a visit to Wales. BRUEYS, Vice Admiral. DS, Aboard L'Orient, 8 ventose, Year 8. 1p., 4to on Republic of France letterhead. A report to his Ministry.
ORIGINAL ART: HAMILTON, Sir William. Original pencil sketch of Nelson from W. Beechey. HAMILTON. Original pencil sketch, Nelson from an early Portrait.
VOLUME III: ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHS: BLACKWOOD, Capt. Sir Henry. DS, n.d. 1p., oblong. An address panel. DARBY, Capt. George. ALS to Adm. Sir R. Beckerton, Camp near Manbout, n.d. 1p., 4to. On how he rejoices "not to see the Blue at the Main before Alexandria." DIXON, Capt. Manly. ALS to Messrs Cook & Halford, 18 February 1797. 3pp., 4to. On his capture of the privateer Buonaparte. ELLIOTT Lady. ALS to Sir William Hamilton, Rome, 8 October 1795. 2pp., 4to. Mentions refugees she has taken with her from Toulon. ESSEX, William, 3d Earl. ALS to unidentified. 4pp., 4to. Denounces the "Saucy French Minsiter," Chauvelin, and mentions Robert and Horace Walpole. FOOTE, Capt. Sir Edward James. ALS to Messrs. Harris, Highfield House, 26 June 1823. 1p., 4to. Instructions to a furniture maker. GREVILLE, Charles Francis. ALS to Sir William Hamilton, n.d. [1799]. 11pp., 4to. Lengthy discussion of his finances as well as scientific and botanical subjects. HALLOWELL, Capt. Ben. LS to Robert Gamble, 19 April 1798. 1p., 4to. Directing Gamble to supply 10 beds to the Blenham. HAMILTON, Emma. ALS to Frederick Newcomb, Navy Pay Office [1810]. 3¼p., 4to. Discussing payment of funds. HAMILTON, Sir William. ALS to Wills & Leigh, 29 June 1770. 1p., 4to. Authorizing a payment. HAMILTON. AL (initialed) to Charles Greville, 4 November 1802. 3pp., 4to. Mentions a financial matter involving Vansittart and Lord Hawkesbury. HARDY, Adm. Sir Thomas Masterman. DS, 29 August 1798. 1p., oblong. A receipt for the Purser of the Vanguard. HAYTER, Sir George. ALS to R. Lane, n.d. 1p., 4to. Thanks for a present. HEARD, Sir Isaac. Partially Printed Document signed. 1p., 4to. Admission Pass for the Nelson Funeral at St. Paul's, 1805. HOOD, Lord. DS, 24 June 1794. 1p., 4to. Directing the Storekeeper of the Inflexible to supply 90 ship gun ails to the Courageous. HOSTE, Capt. Sir William. DS, 25 May 1801. 2pp., 4to. A list of supplies for La Mutine. HOSTE. ALS to William Slade, Portsmouth Harbor, 9 March 1824. 2¼pp., 4to. Explaining a delay in payment. KEITH, Adm. Lord. DS, 11 December 1800. 2pp., 4to. Directing that a "Pipe of Wine" onboard the Dictator be investigated. KEITH. ALS to Sydney Smith, 21 April 1807. 2p., 4to. On recent orders by the Admiralty Board. LEANDER, officers of. LS to Sir William Hamilton, Burletta, 21 October 1798. 3pp., 4to. Beseeching Hamilton's help to release the officers from quarantine. NAPLES, Queen of. ALS to unidentified, n.p., n.d. 1¼pp., 4to. NELSON, ALS to Sir Morton Eden, Naples, 10 December 1798. Nelson hopes "the Turks & Russians have long since carried such a body of troops as is necessary to take Alexandria..." Also mentions the King of Naples and Malta. NELSON & BRONTE. Cut signature, 1802. 1p., oblong. NELSON & BRONTE. ALS to William Beckford, Merton, 3 August 1805. 2pp., 4to. WITH ALS OF LADY HAMILTON TO NELSON WRITTEN ON PAGES 3 AND 4. Discussing the orders for the Victory. SMITH, J. Spencer. ALS to his Mother, Constantinople, 25 August 1796. 3pp., 4to. Mentions Sydney's capture by the French and events in Naples and Constantinople. SMITH, Adm. Sir William Sidney. ALS to Lord Melville, London, 25 August 1814. 4pp., 4to. On his claims for reimbursement for expenditures in naval service. SPENCER, George John, Earl. AL to Sir William Hamilton, 24 March 1796. 1p., 4to. Acknowledging a letter. SPENCER, Georgina. ALS to Sir William Hamilton, 28 November 1797. 4pp., 4to. Speculates that faltering peace talks will keep Hamilton in Naples through the winter. Mentions Duncan's victory. THOMPSON, Capt. Sir Thomas. ALS to unidentified, Navy Office, 8 April 1813. 12p., 4to. Agreeing to appoint James Barrow to a frigate. WESTCOTT, Capt. George Blagdon. ALS to James Sykes, Honiton, 7 February 1793. 1p., 4to. Thanking him for information sent in a prior letter.
ORIGINAL ART: WESTFALL, Richard. Watercolor of Lady Hamilton as "Gaiety." ROMNEY, George. Pen and pencil sketch of Lady Hamilton. ROMNEY. Pencil sketch of Lady Hamilton.
VOLUME IV: ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHS: CAMPBELL, Thomas. ALS to T. Blair, n.d. [1835]. 1p., 4to. Urging Blair not to have any celebrations following an upcoming election. CORNWALLIS, Adm. William. ALS to Mr. Ross,1 February 1804. 1p., 4to. Discussing an appointment. GEORGE, Prince Regent. ALS to Lord Castlereagh, 22 December 1813. 1p., 4to. Thanking Castlereagh for his notes and inviting him to a meeting. HAMILTON, Sir William. ALS to Horace Walpole, Naples, 18 October 1768. 4pp., 4to. Discursive letter on his life in Italy, the country's combination of artistic beauty, ignorance and poverty: "whilst luxury increase our morals are corrupted." HOWE, Adm. Earl. ALS to Henry Dundas, The Charlotte, at Spithead, 5 July 1793. 2pp., 4to. A letter of conveyance for General Dundas. KEMPENFELT, Adm. Richard. DS, 31 January 1761. 1p., 4to, trimmed along edge. A demand for gunners stores. KEPPEL, Adm. Lord. ALS to Richard Bicherton, Suffolk, 16 August 1786. 2pp., 4to. Wishing Bicherton luck in his new command. MINTO, Earl. ALS to Lord Hawkesbury, Arlington Street, 12 January 1807. 2½pp., 4to. Discusses meeting Mrs. Johnson of the Society of Calcutta. NELSON & BRONTE. ALS to John McArthur, 12 May 1803. 1p., 4to. Mentions McArthur sailing on the Victory. "I can have no objection to your going to sea in the Victory, quite the contrary." NELSON & BRONTE. DS, 30 May 1803. 1p., 4to. An order to William Edward Cracraft, captain of the Anson, directing him not to "interrupt any Spanish ships...nor to molest the Trade of His Catholic Majesty..." NELSON, Lady Frances H. ALS to William Marsh, Norfolk, 11 May 1801. 2pp., 4to. Asking him to send money and discussing her travel plans. Mentions staying with the Walpoles. NELSON & BRONTE, Lady Frances H. ALS to Messrs. Marsh & Stracey, 28 March 1822. 1½ pp., 4to. Discussing details of her account. ORDE, Adm. Sir John. ALS to Messrs. Luke & Beach, 18 December 1812. 2pp., 8vo. Instructions to a tradesman. OTWAY, Capt. Wm. Henry. ALS to unidentified (possibly Sir Richard Hughes), St. Helens, 8 December 1807. 4pp., 4to. Mentions his conflict with Beauclerk and the Victory. PARKER, Adm. Sir Hyde. DS, 2 May 1800. 3pp., large 4to. Ordering the inspection of "a quantity of slop cloathing...rotten and unfit for men to wear..." POLE, Sir Charles Maurice. ALS to Earl Spencer, Royal George, at sea, 20 June 1797. 1p., 4to. Offers congratulations "on the appearance of order being established in this part of the fleet." RIOU, Capt. E. DS, 4 November 1790. 2pp., 4to. Order directing transfer of stores to the carpenter of the Guardian.
ORIGINAL ART: HAMILTON, Sir William. Pencil Sketches of Lady Hamilton, from Denon.
VOLUME V: ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHS: ADDINGTON, Henry. ALS to unidentified, Richmond Park, 30 October 1803. 2pp., 4to. On the succession of Lord Pelham to Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. BAYNTUM, Capt. Henry William. DS, Cumberland, 10 September 1801. 1p., 4to. Ordering captains of the Seine, Juno and Malampus to inspect slop clothes. BEATTY, Sir Wiliam M.D. AN to Messrs. Durand & Co., 28 July [1827]. 1p., 8vo. An order for 6 bottles of Port and 6 of Madeira. BLACKWOOD, Admiral Sir Henry. ALS to Messrs. Lukin & Allen, 31 October 1814. 3pp., 4to. On the building of a custom carriage. BOSCAWEN, Admiral Edward. Partially printed DS, 10 January 1757. 3pp., 4to. Order directing the Hamoze to be cleaned and repaired and readied for Channel service. BOYLE, Sir Courtenay. ALS to unidentified, 19 November 1824. 2pp., 4to. Explaining the operation of ships propeller wheels. BRIDPORT, Alexander Hood, Lord. ALS to unidentified, 23 November 1801. 2pp., 4to. On the sale of land in Somerset. BYNG, Admiral John. DS, 5 October 1755. 1p., 4to, trimmed. Ordering HMS Sheerness to Portsmouth to be tallowed, and once done, to get "her out to Spitalfield again." CALDER, Admiral Sir Robert. ALS to William Wood, Southwick, 11 July 1791. 3pp., 4to. On financial matters. COCHRANE, Admiral Sir Alexander. ALS to unidentified, n.d. 3pp., 4to. On a crisis in evacuating wounded men. COCHRANE, Lord. ALS to unidentified, 27 December 1820. 3pp., 4to. On political developments. CODRINGTON, Admiral Sir Edward. ALS to the Respective Commanders, 9 July 1828. 2pp., 4to. Ordering that no provisions leave Alexandria in Ottoman vessels. COLLINGWOOD, Admiral Cuthbert. DS, 23 October 1805. 1p., 4to. Ordering Capt. Blackwood to provide slop clothes for French prisoners taken at the battle of Trafalgar. DIGBY, Capt. Henry. ALS to unidentified, n.d. 2pp., 4to. Noting an error in the Irish Peerage. DURHAM, Admiral Sir P.G. ALS to unidentified, 17 November [1812]. 1p., 4to. Discussing accounts of the L'Orient squadron. DURHAM. DS, 14 March 1812. 1p., 4to. Report on the movement of a line of enemy battleships. EXMOUTH, Admiral Lord. ALS to unidentified, 28 April 1819. 4pp., 4to. On the payment of army and navy accounts. GAMBIER, Admiral Lord. ALS to Nelson, Lisbon, 2 August 1805. 4pp., large 4to. Passing along intelligence from Vienna on movement of French ships. HARDY, Adm. Sir Thomas Masterman. ALS to Sir Henry Hardinge, Admiralty, 24 July 1834. 3pp., 8vo. Discussing a promotion. NELSON WARD, Horatia. ALS to unidentified, 3 October 1846. 2pp., 8vo. Thanks on receiving one of her father's letters. KEATS, Admiral Sir Richard Goodwin. ALS to Principal Officers and Commissions of HM Navy, 27 December 1784. 1p., folio. Transmitting Pay books, Alphabets, and Slop Books. KEATS. ALS to Commissioners HM Navy, 25 August 1791. 1p., 4to. Appointing Robert Kirkwood to the Niger. KEATS. DS, Fort Townshend, Saint John's, 7 December 1814. 3pp., 4to. Account current of the Governor of Newfoundland. LOUIS, Admiral Sir Thomas. ALS to Sir William Hamilton, [8 January 1800]. 2pp., 4to. Mentions Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton, and extends season's greetings. MALCOLM, Capt. Pulteney. ALS to Lady Bickerton, 4 July [1830]. 1p., 4to. On a recommendation for Mr. St. Leger. MARKHAM, J. and Thomas Troubridge, Evan Nepean and Philip Stephens. DS, 7 March 1803. 3pp., 4to. Secret Order, directing Sir Richard Bickerton to stop "the Chief Consul of the French Republic" whose "views" are "still directed toward the possession of Egypt as well as other parts of the Turkish dominions..." MOUBREY, Sir Richard. ALS to unidentified, Plymouth Yard, 7 September 1786. 2pp., 4to. Requesting a patronage favor for James Oglivie. MURRAY, Admiral George. ALS to Messrs. Brooks & Watson & Co., 13 December 1794. 3pp., 4to. Discussing a lawsuit. NELSON & BRONTE. ALS to John Tyron, Victory, Gulph of Palma, 12 December 1803. 4pp., 4to. Discussing the division of prize money and Napoleon's activities: "Buonaparte has I think certainly attempted a landing before this time and I trust in God has been cut off and this will give us peace." he speculates on where the enemy fleet is likely to sail: "my opinion is certainly out of the Medn. Malta is useless to me and when I am forced to send a ship there I never see her under two months...Our ships are not in very good plight and we want sails...and topmasts..." NELSON & BRONTE. ALS to John Tyron, Victory, 12 October 1804. 1¼pp., 4to. Discussion of prize money and his account with Tyron: "I am much obliged by your attention to the Toulon business. It is likely to be a shameful business." NORTHESK, Admiral Lord. ALS to unidentified. Britannia, at sea, 25 October 1804. 1p., 4to. On the appointment of Charles Bullen and Arthur Atchison as Captain and First Lt., respectively, of the Britannia. PASCO, Admiral John. ALS to unidentified, HMS Victory, 23 July 1846. 2pp., 8vo. Thanks for receiving a present. PELLEW, Capt. Israel. DS, Gibraltar, 19 September 1804. 1p., 4to. Order to the Purser to supply slop clothes and bedding to "supernumerary boys" on the Conqueror. SAUMAREZ, Adm. Sir James. ALS to Capt. D. L. St. Clair, Admiralty House, Devenport 10 June 1826. 2pp., 8vo. A letter of recommendation.
VOLUME VI: ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHS: BRAHAM, John. AL, n.d. 2pp., 8vo. The opera singer discusses a performance. BRINTON, Capt. E.F. ALS to unidentified, 26 April 1834. 1½pp., 4to. Asking to receive a bill for engraving. CANNING, George. ALS to unidentified author, Gloucester Lodge, 20 June 1820. 1p., 8vo. Thanking an author for receipt of his work. CAREW, John B. ALS to Joseph Mayer, Hyde Park, London, 24 May 1842. 1p., 4to. The sculptor discusses a commission. CLARKE, Rev. James Stanier. ALS to Messrs. Jones & Zarreli, Carlton House 26 April 1819. 1p., 8vo. An order for a newspaper subscription. CODRINGTON, Adm. Sir Edward. ALS to Hodgkin, marked "private," 30 July 1845. 3pp., 8vo. Directing that a memo he sent earlier not be published in the press. COLLINGWOOD, Lord. DS, on board HMS Ocean, 2 January 1803. 1p., oblong. A receipt for supplies. DRINKWATER, Col. J. ALS to unidentified, 18 September 1815. 1p., 4to. Discussing matters related to the Exchequer. GRENVILLE, Lord. LS to John Trevor, Downing Street, 5 September 1794. 1p., 4to. Acknowledging a letter and promising a prompt reply. HAMILTON, Emma, Lady. Fragment of an AL to the Bishop of Meath, n.p., n.d. 1p., 8vo, trimmed. A reference for a cook. HOLLAND, Lord. ALS to G. Joy, [3 February 1803]. 2¼pp., 4to. ON NAPOLEON'S ORDERS IN COUNCIL AND AMERICAN HOSTILITY TOWARDS ENGLAND AND FRANCE. NELSON & BRONTE. ALS to unidentified, Victory, 6 November 1804. 1p., 4to. On a request for an appointment. "He shall have a line of battle ships if he wishes it when a vacancy happens, but as your relation I have advised him at this critical moment not upon any account to leave the finest frigate in the service." NELSON, Horatio Lord. Autograph note, n.d. 1p., oblong. "NB. a Frigate Sloop wanted for the Convoy from Malta ordered by their Lordships to sail every two months." NELSON, William First Earl. ALS to unidentified, Trafalgar, 26 January 1818. 4pp., 4to. On difficulties in Sicily. NELSON, Second Earl. AL to unidentified, 23 August 1835. 1p., 8vo. Enclosing a Nelson autograph [not included] for "Mr. Adams's collection." ROSS, Capt. Sir John. ALS to James McQueen, Aberdeen, 2 July 1825. 1½pp., 4to. Challenging a recent article in the Aberdeen Journal. SAFFORY, Dr. H. ALS to Sir William Hamilton, 3pp., 4to. A supplication from a stranger asking for help in retrieving a daughter from an Italian convent. SOUTHEY, Robert. ALS to Capt. Southey, 18 February 1819. 1¼pp., 4to. A chatty letter to his brother, mentions Wordsworth. STRACHAN, Capt. Sir Richard John. ALS to Elliott & Co., London 8 May 1819. 3pp., 4to. On payments against his account. TRAFALGAR, Lord. ALS to Berney, Carlisle, 6 September 1807. 1p., 4to. On his vacation plans and a recent hunting trip. WALKER, James. ALS to unidentified, 31 July 1850. 3pp., 8vo. On the will of Haoratia Nelson, Lord Nelson's daughter. WELLINGTON, Arthur W. 1st Duke. ALS to unidentified, 20 August 1837. 2pp., 8vo. Discussing a case before the Board of Commissioners.
ORIGINAL ART: ROMNEY, George. Lady Hamilton, crayon sketch. MACLISE, Daniel. Nelson sketches for a statue.
LIMITED EDITION, no.84 of 100 copies. RICHLY AND EXTENSIVELY EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED, WITH THE INSERTION OF 146 ORIGINAL LETTERS & DOCUMENTS, 277 PORTRAITS, 194 VIEWS AND NAVAL SCENES, PLUS 8 ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OR SKETCHES. A most exceptional example of extra-illustration that brilliantly encapsulates Nelson's meteoric career and the momentous clashes of the Napoleonic era in a dazzling collection of engravings, aquatints, original sketches and, most notably, a highly important series of original letters and documents of Nelson, the Hamiltons, fellow naval officers, associates, foes and contemporaries. An astounding collection, assembled before 1901, that would certainly be impossible to duplicate today.
TOTAL CONTENTS: Vol. I: 18 Autographs, 46 Portraits, 24 Views; Vol. II: 23 Autographs, 40 Portraits, 42 Views, 2 Drawings; Vol. III: 32 Autographs, 50 Portraits, 21 Views, 3 Drawings; Vol. IV: 17 autographs, 53 Portraits, 31 Views, 1 Drawing; Vol. V: 34 Autographs, 40 Portraits, 33 Views; Vol. VI: 22 Autographs, 48 Portraits, 43 Views, 2 Drawings.
VOLUME I: ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHS: ABBOTT, Lemuel Francis. AL to Boydell, 23 August 1800. 1p., 4to. Requesting an engraving. BYRON, Admiral John. ALS to Sykes, 23 January 1780. 1½pp., 4to. Thanks for the game Sykes sent him. GARDNER, Admiral Lord. ALS to John Robins, 23 August 1808. 1½pp., 4to. On the renting of his house on Portland Place. HAWKE, Admiral Lord. DS, on board St. George, Line of Battle for 18 April 1756. HOOD, Admiral Lord. ALS to General Smith, Royal College Greenwich, 19 October 1799. 2pp., 4to. On his vote in the House of Lords for a memorial to Sir Sidney Smith. HOOD, Admiral Sir Alexander. Partially printed document signed, 12 September 1757. 1p., 4to. A seaman's pay record. HOTHAM, Admiral William. ALS to William Slade, HMS Eagle, 29 September 1812. 1p., 4to. Drawing $80 for the Eagle's mess. HUGHES, Admiral Sir Richard. ALS to Richard Shu, Portsmouth, 9 June 1773. 1p., 4to. On planning for a royal visit. MULGRAVE, Lord. ALS to unidentified, n.d. 2pp., 4to. Discussing a naval appointment. NELSON, Present Earl. ALS to Mr. Blakeston, 5 July 1897. 1p., 8vo. Discussing an invitation. NELSON & BRONTE. ALS to Robert Suckling, Piccadilly, 23 March 1803. 1½pp., 4to. On Horace Suckling's application to be a curate. NELSON AND CREW OF THE AGAMEMNON. DS, 31 March 1795. A power of attorney regarding the prize money derived from the capture of two French ships. Signed by Nelson and some 80 other officers and crew. PITT, William, Prime Minister. An to Mr. Phipps, Downing Street, 1 July 1804. 1p., 4to. Asking Phipps to meet with Pitt the following day. RODNEY, Sir George Brydges. DS, Office of Ordnance, Antigua, 2 August 1762. 1p., 4to. A receipt for purchase of supplies. SANDWICH, John Earl of. ALS to unidentified, Admiralty, 6 August 1777. 1¼pp., 4to. A letter of recommendation for Mr. Elton of Bristol. SAUNDERS, Admiral Charles. DS, 10 February 1744. 1p., oblong 4to. A certificate of service for a subordinate. WILLIAM IV. ALS to unidentified, St. James, 9 August 1823. 1¼pp., 4to. Arranging a visit.
VOLUME II: ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHS: NELSON. ALS ("Nelson & Bronte") to Duke de Genevois, His Brittannick Majesty's Ship Victory, Gulph of Parma, 12 December 1803. Telling the Duke that "the fleet under my Command anchor'd here yesterday to take shelter from the severity of the weather, and will put to sea again in five days..." JERVIS, Sir John. ALS to . 1 p., 4to. Asking that Townshend be apprized of the absence of certain Members of the House of Commons. NELSON. ALS to Francis Drake, Agamemnon, 26 November [1795]. "I lament your news, but cannot at present move Agamemnon. The sea is so heavy that she is in some danger. If you do not dispatch a Messenger to England this night...our cooperation is at an end..." HUGHES, Sir Edward. ALS to Parker. 2 pp., 4to. Expresses his "pity" for "our friend Sir Hugh who certainly acted a judicious part by not waiting here the uncertain consequence of an incensed mob..." MAN, Admiral. ALS to Samuel Bentham, 31 October 1803. 2 pp., 4to. On a model of a "lower mast of a 74 gun ship." NELSON. LS ("Horatio Nelson") to Lt. Walker, At Sea Porto Ferracio, 27 December 1796. 1 p., 4to, a three-inch deficit catching part of one word, neat repair to lower left cortner. Orders to transport a Lt. Welsford. ST. VINCENT, Earl. ALS to unidentified, 26 June 1810. 1 p., 4to. On controversy over sharing prize money. COLLINGWOOD, Lord. ALS to unidentified, Minorca, 27 March 1809. 3pp., 4to. Lengthy, fascinating letter on French military and political maneuvers in Spain. RADSTOCK, Lord. ALS to Mr. Jeffrey, Bookseller. 1 p., 4to. On the purchase of paper and type. THOMPSON, Adm. ALS to James Christie, St. Pierre Martinque, 8 July 1795. 3p., 4to. A spirited discussion of naval action in the Caribbean and complaints about British blunders. ST. VINCENT, Earl. ALS to unidentified, Admiralty Office, 22 May 1802. 1p., 4to. A thank you note. HOOD, Sir Samuel. LS, Aboard HMS Zealous, 3 May 1800. 1p., 4to. A certificate of service for a crewman. BEECHEY, William. DS. n.d., n.p. 1p., 8vo. A bill for portraits including a"relief of Admiral Nelson." HUGHES, Sir Edward. DS, 11 June 1781. 1p., oblong. A promissory note to a victualler. SAUMAREZ, Sir James. LS to Commissioner Shield, Britannia in Stamoare, 29 January 1827. 1p., 4to. Requesting schedule for completion of ship's fitting. BALL, Sir Alexander John. ALS to Sir Richard Hughes, Malta 19 July 1805. 4pp., 4to. Congratulations on promotion and discussion of American action against Tunis. SAUMAREZ. ALS to unidentified, Gibraltar Bay, 18 February 1802. 2¼pp., 4to. Discussing Egypt, situation at Gibraltar, and Saumarez's impending orders. ORDE, Sir John. ALS to unidentified recipient, Edinburgh, 13 June 1782. 1p., 4to. Arranging the payment of money. ACTON, Sir John. ALS to Sir William Hamilton, n.d., n.p. 1p., 4to. Laments "the operations in Corsica" and the inability to effect "a proper union among the Allied Powers" to meet the French invasions of Italy. RODNEY, Adm. Lord. AN to the Earl of Chatham, Queen Anne Street, 14 March 1767. 1p., 8vo. A cover note. TROUBRIDGE, Sir Thomas. LS to Capt. Malock, Culloden, 22 June 1800. 1p., 4to. Ordering the Hindostan to Genoa. HEMANS, Felicia. ALS to Mary Jowitt. 4pp, 4to, all pages written across. On a visit to Wales. BRUEYS, Vice Admiral. DS, Aboard L'Orient, 8 ventose, Year 8. 1p., 4to on Republic of France letterhead. A report to his Ministry.
ORIGINAL ART: HAMILTON, Sir William. Original pencil sketch of Nelson from W. Beechey. HAMILTON. Original pencil sketch, Nelson from an early Portrait.
VOLUME III: ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHS: BLACKWOOD, Capt. Sir Henry. DS, n.d. 1p., oblong. An address panel. DARBY, Capt. George. ALS to Adm. Sir R. Beckerton, Camp near Manbout, n.d. 1p., 4to. On how he rejoices "not to see the Blue at the Main before Alexandria." DIXON, Capt. Manly. ALS to Messrs Cook & Halford, 18 February 1797. 3pp., 4to. On his capture of the privateer Buonaparte. ELLIOTT Lady. ALS to Sir William Hamilton, Rome, 8 October 1795. 2pp., 4to. Mentions refugees she has taken with her from Toulon. ESSEX, William, 3d Earl. ALS to unidentified. 4pp., 4to. Denounces the "Saucy French Minsiter," Chauvelin, and mentions Robert and Horace Walpole. FOOTE, Capt. Sir Edward James. ALS to Messrs. Harris, Highfield House, 26 June 1823. 1p., 4to. Instructions to a furniture maker. GREVILLE, Charles Francis. ALS to Sir William Hamilton, n.d. [1799]. 11pp., 4to. Lengthy discussion of his finances as well as scientific and botanical subjects. HALLOWELL, Capt. Ben. LS to Robert Gamble, 19 April 1798. 1p., 4to. Directing Gamble to supply 10 beds to the Blenham. HAMILTON, Emma. ALS to Frederick Newcomb, Navy Pay Office [1810]. 3¼p., 4to. Discussing payment of funds. HAMILTON, Sir William. ALS to Wills & Leigh, 29 June 1770. 1p., 4to. Authorizing a payment. HAMILTON. AL (initialed) to Charles Greville, 4 November 1802. 3pp., 4to. Mentions a financial matter involving Vansittart and Lord Hawkesbury. HARDY, Adm. Sir Thomas Masterman. DS, 29 August 1798. 1p., oblong. A receipt for the Purser of the Vanguard. HAYTER, Sir George. ALS to R. Lane, n.d. 1p., 4to. Thanks for a present. HEARD, Sir Isaac. Partially Printed Document signed. 1p., 4to. Admission Pass for the Nelson Funeral at St. Paul's, 1805. HOOD, Lord. DS, 24 June 1794. 1p., 4to. Directing the Storekeeper of the Inflexible to supply 90 ship gun ails to the Courageous. HOSTE, Capt. Sir William. DS, 25 May 1801. 2pp., 4to. A list of supplies for La Mutine. HOSTE. ALS to William Slade, Portsmouth Harbor, 9 March 1824. 2¼pp., 4to. Explaining a delay in payment. KEITH, Adm. Lord. DS, 11 December 1800. 2pp., 4to. Directing that a "Pipe of Wine" onboard the Dictator be investigated. KEITH. ALS to Sydney Smith, 21 April 1807. 2p., 4to. On recent orders by the Admiralty Board. LEANDER, officers of. LS to Sir William Hamilton, Burletta, 21 October 1798. 3pp., 4to. Beseeching Hamilton's help to release the officers from quarantine. NAPLES, Queen of. ALS to unidentified, n.p., n.d. 1¼pp., 4to. NELSON, ALS to Sir Morton Eden, Naples, 10 December 1798. Nelson hopes "the Turks & Russians have long since carried such a body of troops as is necessary to take Alexandria..." Also mentions the King of Naples and Malta. NELSON & BRONTE. Cut signature, 1802. 1p., oblong. NELSON & BRONTE. ALS to William Beckford, Merton, 3 August 1805. 2pp., 4to. WITH ALS OF LADY HAMILTON TO NELSON WRITTEN ON PAGES 3 AND 4. Discussing the orders for the Victory. SMITH, J. Spencer. ALS to his Mother, Constantinople, 25 August 1796. 3pp., 4to. Mentions Sydney's capture by the French and events in Naples and Constantinople. SMITH, Adm. Sir William Sidney. ALS to Lord Melville, London, 25 August 1814. 4pp., 4to. On his claims for reimbursement for expenditures in naval service. SPENCER, George John, Earl. AL to Sir William Hamilton, 24 March 1796. 1p., 4to. Acknowledging a letter. SPENCER, Georgina. ALS to Sir William Hamilton, 28 November 1797. 4pp., 4to. Speculates that faltering peace talks will keep Hamilton in Naples through the winter. Mentions Duncan's victory. THOMPSON, Capt. Sir Thomas. ALS to unidentified, Navy Office, 8 April 1813. 12p., 4to. Agreeing to appoint James Barrow to a frigate. WESTCOTT, Capt. George Blagdon. ALS to James Sykes, Honiton, 7 February 1793. 1p., 4to. Thanking him for information sent in a prior letter.
ORIGINAL ART: WESTFALL, Richard. Watercolor of Lady Hamilton as "Gaiety." ROMNEY, George. Pen and pencil sketch of Lady Hamilton. ROMNEY. Pencil sketch of Lady Hamilton.
VOLUME IV: ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHS: CAMPBELL, Thomas. ALS to T. Blair, n.d. [1835]. 1p., 4to. Urging Blair not to have any celebrations following an upcoming election. CORNWALLIS, Adm. William. ALS to Mr. Ross,1 February 1804. 1p., 4to. Discussing an appointment. GEORGE, Prince Regent. ALS to Lord Castlereagh, 22 December 1813. 1p., 4to. Thanking Castlereagh for his notes and inviting him to a meeting. HAMILTON, Sir William. ALS to Horace Walpole, Naples, 18 October 1768. 4pp., 4to. Discursive letter on his life in Italy, the country's combination of artistic beauty, ignorance and poverty: "whilst luxury increase our morals are corrupted." HOWE, Adm. Earl. ALS to Henry Dundas, The Charlotte, at Spithead, 5 July 1793. 2pp., 4to. A letter of conveyance for General Dundas. KEMPENFELT, Adm. Richard. DS, 31 January 1761. 1p., 4to, trimmed along edge. A demand for gunners stores. KEPPEL, Adm. Lord. ALS to Richard Bicherton, Suffolk, 16 August 1786. 2pp., 4to. Wishing Bicherton luck in his new command. MINTO, Earl. ALS to Lord Hawkesbury, Arlington Street, 12 January 1807. 2½pp., 4to. Discusses meeting Mrs. Johnson of the Society of Calcutta. NELSON & BRONTE. ALS to John McArthur, 12 May 1803. 1p., 4to. Mentions McArthur sailing on the Victory. "I can have no objection to your going to sea in the Victory, quite the contrary." NELSON & BRONTE. DS, 30 May 1803. 1p., 4to. An order to William Edward Cracraft, captain of the Anson, directing him not to "interrupt any Spanish ships...nor to molest the Trade of His Catholic Majesty..." NELSON, Lady Frances H. ALS to William Marsh, Norfolk, 11 May 1801. 2pp., 4to. Asking him to send money and discussing her travel plans. Mentions staying with the Walpoles. NELSON & BRONTE, Lady Frances H. ALS to Messrs. Marsh & Stracey, 28 March 1822. 1½ pp., 4to. Discussing details of her account. ORDE, Adm. Sir John. ALS to Messrs. Luke & Beach, 18 December 1812. 2pp., 8vo. Instructions to a tradesman. OTWAY, Capt. Wm. Henry. ALS to unidentified (possibly Sir Richard Hughes), St. Helens, 8 December 1807. 4pp., 4to. Mentions his conflict with Beauclerk and the Victory. PARKER, Adm. Sir Hyde. DS, 2 May 1800. 3pp., large 4to. Ordering the inspection of "a quantity of slop cloathing...rotten and unfit for men to wear..." POLE, Sir Charles Maurice. ALS to Earl Spencer, Royal George, at sea, 20 June 1797. 1p., 4to. Offers congratulations "on the appearance of order being established in this part of the fleet." RIOU, Capt. E. DS, 4 November 1790. 2pp., 4to. Order directing transfer of stores to the carpenter of the Guardian.
ORIGINAL ART: HAMILTON, Sir William. Pencil Sketches of Lady Hamilton, from Denon.
VOLUME V: ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHS: ADDINGTON, Henry. ALS to unidentified, Richmond Park, 30 October 1803. 2pp., 4to. On the succession of Lord Pelham to Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. BAYNTUM, Capt. Henry William. DS, Cumberland, 10 September 1801. 1p., 4to. Ordering captains of the Seine, Juno and Malampus to inspect slop clothes. BEATTY, Sir Wiliam M.D. AN to Messrs. Durand & Co., 28 July [1827]. 1p., 8vo. An order for 6 bottles of Port and 6 of Madeira. BLACKWOOD, Admiral Sir Henry. ALS to Messrs. Lukin & Allen, 31 October 1814. 3pp., 4to. On the building of a custom carriage. BOSCAWEN, Admiral Edward. Partially printed DS, 10 January 1757. 3pp., 4to. Order directing the Hamoze to be cleaned and repaired and readied for Channel service. BOYLE, Sir Courtenay. ALS to unidentified, 19 November 1824. 2pp., 4to. Explaining the operation of ships propeller wheels. BRIDPORT, Alexander Hood, Lord. ALS to unidentified, 23 November 1801. 2pp., 4to. On the sale of land in Somerset. BYNG, Admiral John. DS, 5 October 1755. 1p., 4to, trimmed. Ordering HMS Sheerness to Portsmouth to be tallowed, and once done, to get "her out to Spitalfield again." CALDER, Admiral Sir Robert. ALS to William Wood, Southwick, 11 July 1791. 3pp., 4to. On financial matters. COCHRANE, Admiral Sir Alexander. ALS to unidentified, n.d. 3pp., 4to. On a crisis in evacuating wounded men. COCHRANE, Lord. ALS to unidentified, 27 December 1820. 3pp., 4to. On political developments. CODRINGTON, Admiral Sir Edward. ALS to the Respective Commanders, 9 July 1828. 2pp., 4to. Ordering that no provisions leave Alexandria in Ottoman vessels. COLLINGWOOD, Admiral Cuthbert. DS, 23 October 1805. 1p., 4to. Ordering Capt. Blackwood to provide slop clothes for French prisoners taken at the battle of Trafalgar. DIGBY, Capt. Henry. ALS to unidentified, n.d. 2pp., 4to. Noting an error in the Irish Peerage. DURHAM, Admiral Sir P.G. ALS to unidentified, 17 November [1812]. 1p., 4to. Discussing accounts of the L'Orient squadron. DURHAM. DS, 14 March 1812. 1p., 4to. Report on the movement of a line of enemy battleships. EXMOUTH, Admiral Lord. ALS to unidentified, 28 April 1819. 4pp., 4to. On the payment of army and navy accounts. GAMBIER, Admiral Lord. ALS to Nelson, Lisbon, 2 August 1805. 4pp., large 4to. Passing along intelligence from Vienna on movement of French ships. HARDY, Adm. Sir Thomas Masterman. ALS to Sir Henry Hardinge, Admiralty, 24 July 1834. 3pp., 8vo. Discussing a promotion. NELSON WARD, Horatia. ALS to unidentified, 3 October 1846. 2pp., 8vo. Thanks on receiving one of her father's letters. KEATS, Admiral Sir Richard Goodwin. ALS to Principal Officers and Commissions of HM Navy, 27 December 1784. 1p., folio. Transmitting Pay books, Alphabets, and Slop Books. KEATS. ALS to Commissioners HM Navy, 25 August 1791. 1p., 4to. Appointing Robert Kirkwood to the Niger. KEATS. DS, Fort Townshend, Saint John's, 7 December 1814. 3pp., 4to. Account current of the Governor of Newfoundland. LOUIS, Admiral Sir Thomas. ALS to Sir William Hamilton, [8 January 1800]. 2pp., 4to. Mentions Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton, and extends season's greetings. MALCOLM, Capt. Pulteney. ALS to Lady Bickerton, 4 July [1830]. 1p., 4to. On a recommendation for Mr. St. Leger. MARKHAM, J. and Thomas Troubridge, Evan Nepean and Philip Stephens. DS, 7 March 1803. 3pp., 4to. Secret Order, directing Sir Richard Bickerton to stop "the Chief Consul of the French Republic" whose "views" are "still directed toward the possession of Egypt as well as other parts of the Turkish dominions..." MOUBREY, Sir Richard. ALS to unidentified, Plymouth Yard, 7 September 1786. 2pp., 4to. Requesting a patronage favor for James Oglivie. MURRAY, Admiral George. ALS to Messrs. Brooks & Watson & Co., 13 December 1794. 3pp., 4to. Discussing a lawsuit. NELSON & BRONTE. ALS to John Tyron, Victory, Gulph of Palma, 12 December 1803. 4pp., 4to. Discussing the division of prize money and Napoleon's activities: "Buonaparte has I think certainly attempted a landing before this time and I trust in God has been cut off and this will give us peace." he speculates on where the enemy fleet is likely to sail: "my opinion is certainly out of the Medn. Malta is useless to me and when I am forced to send a ship there I never see her under two months...Our ships are not in very good plight and we want sails...and topmasts..." NELSON & BRONTE. ALS to John Tyron, Victory, 12 October 1804. 1¼pp., 4to. Discussion of prize money and his account with Tyron: "I am much obliged by your attention to the Toulon business. It is likely to be a shameful business." NORTHESK, Admiral Lord. ALS to unidentified. Britannia, at sea, 25 October 1804. 1p., 4to. On the appointment of Charles Bullen and Arthur Atchison as Captain and First Lt., respectively, of the Britannia. PASCO, Admiral John. ALS to unidentified, HMS Victory, 23 July 1846. 2pp., 8vo. Thanks for receiving a present. PELLEW, Capt. Israel. DS, Gibraltar, 19 September 1804. 1p., 4to. Order to the Purser to supply slop clothes and bedding to "supernumerary boys" on the Conqueror. SAUMAREZ, Adm. Sir James. ALS to Capt. D. L. St. Clair, Admiralty House, Devenport 10 June 1826. 2pp., 8vo. A letter of recommendation.
VOLUME VI: ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHS: BRAHAM, John. AL, n.d. 2pp., 8vo. The opera singer discusses a performance. BRINTON, Capt. E.F. ALS to unidentified, 26 April 1834. 1½pp., 4to. Asking to receive a bill for engraving. CANNING, George. ALS to unidentified author, Gloucester Lodge, 20 June 1820. 1p., 8vo. Thanking an author for receipt of his work. CAREW, John B. ALS to Joseph Mayer, Hyde Park, London, 24 May 1842. 1p., 4to. The sculptor discusses a commission. CLARKE, Rev. James Stanier. ALS to Messrs. Jones & Zarreli, Carlton House 26 April 1819. 1p., 8vo. An order for a newspaper subscription. CODRINGTON, Adm. Sir Edward. ALS to Hodgkin, marked "private," 30 July 1845. 3pp., 8vo. Directing that a memo he sent earlier not be published in the press. COLLINGWOOD, Lord. DS, on board HMS Ocean, 2 January 1803. 1p., oblong. A receipt for supplies. DRINKWATER, Col. J. ALS to unidentified, 18 September 1815. 1p., 4to. Discussing matters related to the Exchequer. GRENVILLE, Lord. LS to John Trevor, Downing Street, 5 September 1794. 1p., 4to. Acknowledging a letter and promising a prompt reply. HAMILTON, Emma, Lady. Fragment of an AL to the Bishop of Meath, n.p., n.d. 1p., 8vo, trimmed. A reference for a cook. HOLLAND, Lord. ALS to G. Joy, [3 February 1803]. 2¼pp., 4to. ON NAPOLEON'S ORDERS IN COUNCIL AND AMERICAN HOSTILITY TOWARDS ENGLAND AND FRANCE. NELSON & BRONTE. ALS to unidentified, Victory, 6 November 1804. 1p., 4to. On a request for an appointment. "He shall have a line of battle ships if he wishes it when a vacancy happens, but as your relation I have advised him at this critical moment not upon any account to leave the finest frigate in the service." NELSON, Horatio Lord. Autograph note, n.d. 1p., oblong. "NB. a Frigate Sloop wanted for the Convoy from Malta ordered by their Lordships to sail every two months." NELSON, William First Earl. ALS to unidentified, Trafalgar, 26 January 1818. 4pp., 4to. On difficulties in Sicily. NELSON, Second Earl. AL to unidentified, 23 August 1835. 1p., 8vo. Enclosing a Nelson autograph [not included] for "Mr. Adams's collection." ROSS, Capt. Sir John. ALS to James McQueen, Aberdeen, 2 July 1825. 1½pp., 4to. Challenging a recent article in the Aberdeen Journal. SAFFORY, Dr. H. ALS to Sir William Hamilton, 3pp., 4to. A supplication from a stranger asking for help in retrieving a daughter from an Italian convent. SOUTHEY, Robert. ALS to Capt. Southey, 18 February 1819. 1¼pp., 4to. A chatty letter to his brother, mentions Wordsworth. STRACHAN, Capt. Sir Richard John. ALS to Elliott & Co., London 8 May 1819. 3pp., 4to. On payments against his account. TRAFALGAR, Lord. ALS to Berney, Carlisle, 6 September 1807. 1p., 4to. On his vacation plans and a recent hunting trip. WALKER, James. ALS to unidentified, 31 July 1850. 3pp., 8vo. On the will of Haoratia Nelson, Lord Nelson's daughter. WELLINGTON, Arthur W. 1st Duke. ALS to unidentified, 20 August 1837. 2pp., 8vo. Discussing a case before the Board of Commissioners.
ORIGINAL ART: ROMNEY, George. Lady Hamilton, crayon sketch. MACLISE, Daniel. Nelson sketches for a statue.