Nelson, Horatio, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté (1758-1805) Vice Admiral of the British Navy, famous for his service during the Napoleonic Wars. He was shot and killed by a French sniper during the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), his most famous victory.
Document Signed ("Nelson & Bronte") as Vice Admiral, aboard His Majesty's ship Victory, 2pp, 12¾ x 8¼", Nov. 24, 1804. Orders directed "To the Boatswains of His Majesty's Ships Sovereign Conqueror and Excellent:" "Having appointed W. John Aberdeen Boatswain of His Majesty's Ship Madras to be Boatswain of His Majesty's Ship Superb, in the room of Mr. Lockhart removed to the Victory. You are therefore hereby required and directed to repair immediately on Board His Majesty's Ship Superb and take a Strict and careful Survey on the Boatswain's remains of Stores which you are to deliver over from the charge of Mr. George Lockhart, into the charge and custody of the Captain of the said Ship, 'till Mr. John Aberdeen the…Boatswain shall join, Reporting to me from under Your Hands a clear and correct Amount of Your procedings herein for my information." Fine.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills.
Napoleonic Wars
