NELSON HORATIO Autograph Letter Signed Nelson Bronte to Sir

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"NO NEWS YET OF THE COMBINED SQUADRON" NELSON, HORATIO. Autograph Letter Signed, "Nelson & Bronte," to Sir John T. Duckworth, hoping to meet him soon at his cottage, expressing sympathy with his frustration that the Admiralty has not yet given him orders, sending Lady Hamilton's regards, and adding that there is no news of the Combined Squadron. 1 page, 4to; inlaid, folds. Merton, 26 August 1805

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". . . I am very sorry that any Admiralty should let your Zeal and active Services lay idle, it cannot be long so. None of your friends my Dear Sir John more highly prizes your Public Services and private friendship than myself. Lady Ham[ilton] desires best regards to you and to Mr. King. No news yet of the Combined Squadron. . . ."