Letter to Lady Arden, received 13 October 1805

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Title
Letter to Lady Arden, received 13 October 1805
Reference
PER/1/6
Collection
  • National Maritime Museum, UK: Perceval Collection (PER)
Document Type
  • Correspondence
Date
13 Oct 1805
Description
George to his mother Lady Arden. They are off Cadiz, "blockading as they call it". He has heard that Nelson is coming out with 10 sail of the line and 10,000 troops. Gives news of friends on board the ship, and says that he hopes to be home soon. Undated (marked "received 13th October 1805).
Theme
  • Warfare