Drafts of letters from Lord Nelson, 1803-1805.

Drafts of letters from Nelson (in French) and a letter to Nelson from Jean Brandi, 1803-1805:

Draft of a letter from Nelson to the French Admiral respecting the capture of the REDBRIDGE, dated 8 August 1803 (see Nicholas Vol.V p.153).
Draft of a letter from Nelson to the French Admiral offering an exchange of prisoners, dated 4 December 1803 (see Nicholas Vol.V p.298).
Draft of a letter from Nelson to Hons. Quesada enclosing a reply to the Vice Roy of Sardinia, dated 26 January 1804.
Draft of a letter from Nelson to the Queen of Naples assuring her of his efforts against the French, dated 18 June 1804.
Draft of a letter from Nelson to Major General Amrese(?), circa June 1804.
Letter to Nelson from Jean Brandi, dated 5 February 1805.
Draft of a letter in French, together with a translation, undated.

Record Details

Item reference: SCO/1; MS1953-21
Catalogue Section: Personal collections
Level: ITEM
Date made: 1803-1805
Creator: Scott, Reverend Alexander John
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Lent by Birmingham Public Libraries.