Nelson to Lady Hamilton, 1801, on moving his possessions. He also writes more about his illness, and says he is sorry that Lady Hamilton has also been ill.

Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Amazon, 15 Oct 1801, (Harrison I, 74, with word excised 'What a bitch that Miss Knight is'; extract in Nicolas, IV, 512), on moving his possessions. He also writes more about his illness, and says he is sorry that Lady Hamilton has also been ill. He describes the Admiralty as a “sett of beasts” for not allowing him more than ten days leave. He also mentions his father, that they will discuss the situation further when they finally reunite, and adds that William Parker “is going to be tried for something”, regarding his swindling.

Record Details

Item reference: CRK/19/19
Catalogue Section: Artificial collections previously assembled
Level: ITEM
Date made: 1801-10-15 - 1801-10-15
Creator: Phillipps-Croker
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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