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NELSON, H., Viscount. Autograph letter signed ("Nelson & Bronte"), to Sir William Fawcett, on board H.M.S. Victory, off Toulon, France, 18 October 1803. 1 page, 4to, 230 x 182mm (9 x 7.1/8 in.), neatly backed, otherwise in good condition.
Warm gratitude from the Admiral, written from his flagship in the squadron blockading the French fleet in Toulon harbor: "My dear Sir William, I have to return you many thanks for the fulfillment of your kind promise in giving your Vote for the...scholarship to my relation. It was I assure you a real act of charity to a clergyman's Widow and Son, and I feel truly sensible of your goodness on this occasion, and I hope someday soon to be able to return you my personal thanks (in Peace)..."
Warm gratitude from the Admiral, written from his flagship in the squadron blockading the French fleet in Toulon harbor: "My dear Sir William, I have to return you many thanks for the fulfillment of your kind promise in giving your Vote for the...scholarship to my relation. It was I assure you a real act of charity to a clergyman's Widow and Son, and I feel truly sensible of your goodness on this occasion, and I hope someday soon to be able to return you my personal thanks (in Peace)..."