Slip case containing correspondence received upon Hamilton's death

Navy blue leather slip case contains instructions from Queen Victoria to Baron Stockmar with regard to the conveyance of sympathy to Smithett upon the death of Hamilton, and subsequent letter from Stockmar to Smithett. Also contains letter of condolence on behalf of the King of Belgium.

Administrative / biographical background
Baron Stockmar (1787-1863), a German physician and statesman, was an advisor both to Queen Victoria and King Leopold.

Record Details

Item reference: SMI/2/5
Catalogue Section: Personal collections
Level: FILE
Extent: 1 folder
Date made: 1858
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London