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NELSON, HORATIO

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NELSON, HORATIO
<b>981. HORATIO NELSON</b> (1758 - 1805) British naval officer whose brilliant tactics made the British fleet victorious in battles against the French at the Nile and Trafalgar where he was mortally wounded by a sniper. A.L.S. with signature excised, 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Dec. 9, 1800, to Major Robert Eyre, in part: <i>"...I certainly did receive a letter from you but there's nothing in charge for Miss Ashburn Lam for her mother...</i>". With integral address leaf (detached), addressed in Nelson's hand. Good condition, estimated accordingly.<b>$150-200</b>