Thomas Messer to Nelson was ordered by Emperor Paul to Moskow [in 1801] with the other English officers and superseded in his command at Corfu, but learned of the Emperor's death before arrival in Constantinople, requesting a recommendation for present Emperor Alexander, now proceeding to Corfu with the SOBEDA and 1700 men
Thomas Messer to Nelson, His Imperial Majesty's Ship VARACHIEIL, off Longo Island, 3 July 1804, was ordered by Emperor Paul to Moskow [in 1801] with the other English officers and superseded in his command at Corfu, but learned of the Emperor's death before arrival in Constantinople, requesting a recommendation for present Emperor Alexander, now proceeding to Corfu with the SOBEDA and 1700 men
Record Details
| Item reference: | CRK/9/38 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Section: | Artificial collections previously assembled |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Extent: | 1 item |
| Date made: | 1804-07-03 - ? |
| Creator: | Phillipps-Croker |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |