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Letter to Lord Arden, 25 July 1807. (Manuscript) 1807-05-25 PER/1/24
Letter from George to his father Lord Arden. The heat is causing him problems. He has some "pebbles" to bring home with him. Dated Alexandria 25 July 1807
Letter to Lady Arden, 9 October 1809. (Manuscript) 1809-10-09 PER/1/37
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. They are still waiting for the French to weigh anchor for Brest, and he retains hopes of an action to relieve them from the station. They have been to Algiers and detained some of the Dey's fleet.…
Letter to Lady Arden, 21 July 1809. (Manuscript) 1809-07-21 PER/1/36
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. Collingwood has told Hallowell that the Toulon fleet has removed to the outer roads, and so they are in expectation of an action, to relieve the boredom of cruising. Their rations are bad, as they have no fresh meat.…
Letter to Lady Arden, 16 March 1806. (Manuscript) 1806-03-16 PER/1/12
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. Cruising with the TIGRE off Tenerife, but he has heard that they are heading for the Western Islands. The letter includes a note from Edward Codrington, captain of the ORION, to Lady Arden. Dated 16 March 1806.
Letter to Lady Arden, 30 August 1805. (Manuscript) 1805-08-30 PER/1/4
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. They have had intelligence of the French fleet in Cadiz, and encountered Nelson's fleet. Dated 30th August off Cadiz.
Letter to Lord Arden, 21 April 1806. (Manuscript) 1806-04-21 PER/1/14
Letter from George to his father Lord Arden. He has heard that Lady Arden is not receiving half the letters that he writes to her, but he never misses an opportunity to write. They have just chased two French sail of the line clear of their convoy of West Indiamen.…
Letter to Lady Arden, 21 May 1806. (Manuscript) 1806-05-21 PER/1/15
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. Have convoyed a fleet from Gibraltar to Cadiz, and wait in expectation of an action, but he has no further news. Dated ORION off Cadiz, 21 May 1806.
Letter to Lord Arden, 9 August 1805 (Manuscript) 1805-08-09 PER/1/2
Letter from George to his father, Lord Arden. His first letter from onboard ship, giving his initial impressions of life at sea. Dated 9th August [1805].
Letter to Lord Arden, 1 January 1811. (Manuscript) 1811-01 PER/1/40
Letter from George to his father Lord Arden. He has sent some curiosities home for his father, and knows he has only two more years left to serve as a midshipman, requests a frigate to allow him to feel confident in passing his examination. Ideally he would like to serve with Dundas in the EURYLAS.…
Letter to Lord Arden, 21 December 1806. (Manuscript) 1806-12-21 PER/1/19
Letter from George to his father Lord Arden. Giving news of the loss of the ATHENIAN, and saying that he has received his Trafalgar medal. Dated Portsmouth 21 December 1806.
Letter to Lady Arden, 3 April 1808. (Manuscript) 1808-04-03 PER/1/27
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. He hasbeen staying with the Codringtons and been out hunting. He will return a dirk he has been overcharged for, to allow him to buy sugar for his tea. Dated Winchester Sunday 3 April 1808.
Letter to Lady Arden, 20 July 1808. (Manuscript) 1808-07-20 PER/1/31
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. He has not heard from home for a long time. Tells her of a giant skate they caught. Dated HM ship LE TIGRE, 20 July 1808.
Letter to Lady Arden, 13 July 1808. (Manuscript) 1808-07-13 PER/1/29
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. They are off Yarmouth, he believes to collect fresh beef. He is being allowed to write this letter in Captain Hallowell's cabin. Dated HM ship LE TIGRE, 13 July 1808.
Letter to Lord Arden, 20 July 1808. (Manuscript) 1808-07-20 PER/1/30
Letter from George to his father Lord Arden. They are at anchor nine leagues from the Texel. He missed the boat that came out with the fruit in the morning, and is short of many items. Captain Hallowell has been ill in bed for two or three days. Dated 20 July 1808.
Letter to Lady Arden, 14 April 1808. (Manuscript) 1808-04-14 PER/1/28
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. He has sailed from Portsmouth, and believes they are going on the expedition to Flushing as they have bought three flat bottomed boats. Was asked to dine in the cabin this evening. Dated TIGRE, Downs, Thursday 14 April 1808.
Letter to Lord and Lady Arden, 25 December 1806. (Manuscript) 1806-12-25 PER/1/21
Letter from George to his parents, Lord and Lady Arden. He will board the SABRINA at the first opportunity. Wishes his family a happy Christmas and tells them he has drunk to their health. Dated Portsmouth 25 December 1806.
Letter to Lady Arden, 3 May 1807. (Manuscript) 1807-05-03 PER/1/22
Letter from 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.…
Letter to Lady Arden, 21 December 1806. (Manuscript) 1806-12-21 PER/1/20
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. He is not going on board the MALTA but the SABRINA, a sloop of war. Includes a sketch of himself and a request for a kiss. Dated Portsmouth 21 December 1806.
Letter to Lady Arden, 1 November 1808. (Manuscript) 1808-11-01 PER/1/32
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. Correcting previous reports of their intended movements - they have not yet taken on board any money, and are in fact going to Cadiz. Dated HM ship LE TIGRE, St Helens, 1 November 1808.
Letter to Lady Arden, 28 January 1808. (Manuscript) 1808-01-28 PER/1/25
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. He has arrived at the Isle of Wight without any incident, and is glad to hear that his sister Catherine has recovered from her illness. Dated off the Isle of Wight, 28 January 1808.
Letter to Lady Arden, 8 December 1805. (Manuscript) 1805-12-08 PER/1/9
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. A more detailed account of the Battle of Trafalgar, and mentions his disapointment at not being sent home yet. Dated 8 December 1805, off Caligone(?).
Letter to Lady Arden, 13 September 1805. (Manuscript) 1805-09-13 PER/1/5
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. They are off Cadiz, but have heard news that they are heading to the West Indies. He has also heard that Nelson is coming out to join them. Dated Friday 13th September 1805
Letter to Lady Arden, [17 December 1806]. (Manuscript) 1806-12-17 PER/1/18
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. He has left his watch at Nork, and would like it sent on to Portsmouth with him. Dated Petersfield, Monday [17 December 1806?]
Letter to Lord Arden, 17 September 1806. (Manuscript) 1806-09-17 PER/1/16
Letter from George to his father Lord Arden. News of the Italian campaign, where the ORION has been cruising, and of an exchange of fire with Spanish forts near Gibraltar. Dated off Cadiz 17 September 1806.