Correspondence received by Sir John Hamilton and Sir Luke Smithett

Four volumes of bound letters received by Hamilton and Smithett, concerning crossings of various dignitaries and members of the royal family. Also slip case containing correspondence upon the death of Hamilton. There is also a packet of letters concerning Smithett's involvement in the rescue of King Louis Phillipe I and his family, and miscellaneous loose letters.

Record Details

Item reference: SMI/2; MSS/84/004.0 MSS/84/004
Catalogue Section: Personal collections
Level: SERIES
Extent: 4 volumes and 3 folders
Date made: 1800-1866; 1854-1870
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London