Volume of bound received letters containing orders, letters and testimonials 1803-1857
Includes Hamilton's letter of appointment (1803) and an Admiralty Order of 26 Aug 1856, ordering Smithett to convey Lord John Russell (1792-1878) and his Cabinet to Cowes for an audience with Queen Victoria.
Administrative / biographical background
Lord John Russell was Prime Minister 1846-1852 and again 1865-1866.
Administrative / biographical background
Lord John Russell was Prime Minister 1846-1852 and again 1865-1866.
Record Details
| Item reference: | SMI/1 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Section: | Personal collections |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Extent: | 1 volume (folio) |
| Date made: | 1803-1857 |
| Creator: | Smithett, Luke |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |