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NELSON, Horatio, Viscount (1758-1805). Document signed ('Nelson & Bronte'), Victory at sea, 7 June 1804, orders addressed to 'The Captain or Commander of any of His Majesty's Ships or Vessels going to England', commanding him to give a Russian lieutenant, Alexis Harlamof, passage to England 'bearing him upon a supernumerary list at whole Allowance of all Species of Provisions during his Passage', countersigned by Nelson's secretary, John Scott, one page, folio.
The countersignatory, John Scott, was killed at Nelson's side at the outset of the battle of Trafalgar.
The countersignatory, John Scott, was killed at Nelson's side at the outset of the battle of Trafalgar.
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