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Great letter on Nelson's victory at the Battle of the Nile...
Great letter on Nelson's victory at the Battle of the Nile...
Item # 700901
March 02, 1799
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, March 2, 1799 The back page has a lengthy letter announcing Nelson's victory over the French at the Battle of the Nile. It begins: "I write to you with the joy inexpressible! The brace & enterprising British Admiral Nelson has obtained a signal & decisive victory..." with much more. Then further on: "...The gallant Nelson is badly wounded, but it offends the delicacy of his mind when it is mentioned...".
There is also a list of the ships in the: "American Navy" with some American news on page 2.
This title is not held by any American institution. It is Crane & Kaye title #1316a.
Four pages, full red tax stamp on the back page, good condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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