A volume of press cuttings on the life of Commander Henry James R.N.
Volume of press cuttings from around the world, mainly obituaries on James's death, January 1898. Also included are a few letters from the Admiralty to Miss James (Henry's daughter).
Administrative / biographical background
Henry James died in 1898, aged 99, often fondly referred to as 'the father of the Navy' and one of the last who had fought against Napoleon and could clearly recall Nelson's funeral .
Administrative / biographical background
Henry James died in 1898, aged 99, often fondly referred to as 'the father of the Navy' and one of the last who had fought against Napoleon and could clearly recall Nelson's funeral .
Record Details
| Item reference: | JAE/6; MS1980/109 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Personal collections |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Extent: | 1 volume |
| Date made: | 1897-1898 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |