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Cornwallis, Admiral Sir William.

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Cornwallis, Admiral Sir William.
&#40;1744-1819&#41; British naval officer; brother of Charles, 1st Marquis and Earl Cornwallis. Vellum Indenture Signed &#34;<I>William Cornwallis</I>&#34; at the bottom of the first page, 2pp, 21x28&#34; &#40;1819&#41;. Fine. Concerning the lease of Rookcliffe farm at Hordle, Hampshire. Written in a neat flowing script with Cornwallis&#39; personal wax seal. Cornwallis rose from Commander &#40;1762&#41; to Admiral &#40;1799&#41;, taking part in actions off Grenada, St. Kitts, Dominica and East India.