Heron-Allen
The collection consists of engraved portraits and autographed letters from about fifty naval officers, 1695 to 1839. Many of the most notable figures in naval history are represented by a single letter. Those represented by two include Admirals Alexander Cochrane (1758-1832), 1809 and 1810; Lord Duncan (q.v.), 1796 and 1802; Lord Hood (q.v.), 1792 and 1797; Lord Keith (q.v.), 1792 and 1807; Sir Sidney Smith (q.v.), 1801; and Edward Pellew, Lord Exmouth (q.v.), 1797. There are three written by Lord St Vincent (q.v.), 1777, 1797 and 1822
Administrative / biographical background
Edward Heron-Allen (1861-1943) was a marine biologist and zoologist.
Administrative / biographical background
Edward Heron-Allen (1861-1943) was a marine biologist and zoologist.
Record Details
| Item reference: | HER; GB 0064 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Artificial collections previously assembled |
| Level: | COLLECTION |
| Extent: | 2 vols |
| Creator: | Heron-Allen, Edward |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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- Volume containing an autograph collection of letters and engraved portraits of naval officers, 1668-1834, including letters from Lord Nelson,and Lady Hamilton, . (Manuscript) (HER/1)
- Volume containing an autograph collection of letters and engraved portraits of naval officers, 1668-1834, George Byng, Anson and Prince William Henry. (Manuscript) (HER/2)