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Group of Horatio Nelson era Documents/Papers relating to Ships/Pay/Surgeon etc Documents include the following. A letter from Samuel Marshall Commnader of the Degase directing Charles Thompson Esq Commander of the Edgar to follow his orders. A letter and Watercolour of Private Ships Pendants dated 1787 signed by Marshal to Charles Thompson. A letter speaking about the honorary distinctions bestowed on Vice Admiral Sir Charles Thompson. A large letter outlining the defects of his Majesty's Ship Duke signed by Jm Holloway Commander 1797. A small double sided note speaking about the Battle off Cape St Vincent. A notebook noting the health of the Crew (22 sick), mentioning the surgeon, boatswain, carpenter, purser, mention of level of provisions, Gunner is tolerable well, Condition of ship tight in her bottom, very open in her upper, works copper very bad been on seven years. Victory heading at top of one page. Surgeon mentions that there are 48 in the sick mostly ulcers very bad about 20 serious. Master: Water 136 tons expending 4 Butts per day. Provisions are cut up under the of the Master or one of his Mates-no choice pieces taken by the officers when fresh beef is served. Egmont: People unde two watches-five divisions&squad did into five sub-divisions a mate or midshipman to each division-count kept of peoples cloaths&their bedding aired twice a week when weather permits. Articles of war read once a month when men are presented. Surgeon:had an inflammatory fever which is getting better. Victory: Three watches at sea, seven divisions a Lieut to each. The Master or mate a Lieut with a captain of the Forecastle attend callling up the fresh beef-no choice pieces or preference given to the officers or provisions of any kind. Five Guns excercised every day, peoples bedding aired every day when weather will permit. Surrgeon: 48 in the sick mostly ulcers very bad about 20 could come to the ? No bedding nor lime juice for the sick or por table soup. Not in want of medicines in want of lint for the ulcers. Approx 57 pages with mention of Britannia, Victory and Egmont Memo Book of Full Flag Pay 1790 2 pages of entries detailing he pay of Admiral Sir Charles Thompson
Edward Tutet, London. A fine late 18th century mahogany table clock, the inverted bell top case with hinged handle, the silvered dial with Roman and Arabic numerals and date aperture, having eight day twin fusee movement and verge escapement, the backplate with chinoiserie engraving, striking bell. H.43cm
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