John Jervis (Earl of St Vincent). Holograph letter to one of the Nepean family, dated Rochetts 20 March 1818.

John Jervis (Earl of St Vincent). Holograph letter to one of the Nepean family, dated Rochetts 20 March 1818. Always ready to help one of Sir Evan Nepean's relatives, but afraid that he has little influence over appointments 'A live dog is better than a dead lion'.

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ID:	AGC/30/14
Type:	Manuscript
Display location:	Not on display
Date made:	1818-03-20 - 1818-03-20; 1818-03-20
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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John Jervis (Earl of St Vincent). Holograph letter to one of the Nepean family, dated Rochetts 20 March 1818.

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