Letter to Lady Arden, 3 May 1807

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Title
Letter to Lady Arden, 3 May 1807
Reference
PER/1/22
Collection
  • National Maritime Museum, UK: Perceval Collection (PER)
Document Type
  • Correspondence
Date
3 May 1807
Description
George to his mother, Lady Arden. He has not received anything from home. Gives the news that Alexandria is now in the hands of the English, and attacks have been made on Rosetta, although beaten off. He repeats stories of French mistreatment of British prisoners. Dated Alexandria 3rd May 1807.
Theme
  • Warfare