Scott, Alexander John, Reverend, Naval Chaplain, 1768-1840.
The papers consist of drafts of Nelson's letters in French and intercepted papers and intelligence, 1803 to 1804.
Administrative / biographical background
Scott was ordained in 1792 and from 1793 served as a chaplain in the Navy. His competence in French, Spanish and Italian was of special use in the Mediterranean. In 1803 Nelson persuaded Scott to go with him to the Mediterranean. Although he was officially chaplain of HMS VICTORY (1765), he was also able to render efficient service as a private secretary and interpreter. He continued with Nelson on this footing until Trafalgar. Scott afterwards was Vicar of Southampton and in 1816 was presented to the Crown living of Catterick. See Alfred and Margaret Gatty, 'Recollections of the Life of the Rev. A.J. Scott DD, Lord Nelson's chaplain' (London, 1842).
Administrative / biographical background
Scott was ordained in 1792 and from 1793 served as a chaplain in the Navy. His competence in French, Spanish and Italian was of special use in the Mediterranean. In 1803 Nelson persuaded Scott to go with him to the Mediterranean. Although he was officially chaplain of HMS VICTORY (1765), he was also able to render efficient service as a private secretary and interpreter. He continued with Nelson on this footing until Trafalgar. Scott afterwards was Vicar of Southampton and in 1816 was presented to the Crown living of Catterick. See Alfred and Margaret Gatty, 'Recollections of the Life of the Rev. A.J. Scott DD, Lord Nelson's chaplain' (London, 1842).
Record Details
| Item reference: | SCO; MS1953-21 GB 0064 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Personal collections |
| Level: | COLLECTION |
| Extent: | 1 file |
| Date made: | 1803-1808 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Lent by Birmingham Public Libraries. |