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The naval hero Horatio Nelson...



Item # 704008

October 23, 1799

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 23, 1799  

* Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson 
* Stationed in the Mediterranean
* During War of the Second Coalition 


Page 2 has two letters signed in type by: Nelson, being the celebrated Horatio Nelson concerning naval actions in Europe.
Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" signed by the governor of Mass., Moses Gill, "For a Day of Public Thanksgiving".
The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mention that: "All officers...who are...absent from their commands are required...to report themselves by letter to Major General ALEXANDER HAMILTON..." with a bit more. This is the Alexander Hamilton who served again in the military during the Quasi War. Also two "One Cent Reward" advertisements.
Four pages, very nice condition.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's