Letter from Sir P Parker at Bassingbourne Hall.

A letter from Sir Parker about the foolishness of his nephew and asks for Cornwallis’ good favour in reinstating him.

Administrative / biographical background
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Peter Parker, 1st Baronet (1721 -1811) was a Royal Navy officer. His nephew George a lieutenant at thirteen and would eventually become an Admiral.

Record Details

Item reference: COR/100/4/18; MSS/78/006
Catalogue Section: Personal collections
Level: ITEM
Date made: 1791-12-23
Creator: Admiral Sir William Cornwallis
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. On loan from Miss Julia Wykeham-Martin
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