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Letter to Lady Arden, 27 September 1806. (Manuscript) 1806-10-27 PER/1/17
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. In daily expectation of falling in with Jerome Bonaparte and his squadron, but is dissapointed that the "cowards" in Cadiz will not come out. Advises his brother John to be a sailor and not a soldier as he intends. Dated 27 September 1806.
Letter to Lady Arden, undated. (Manuscript) PER/1/3
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. He has heard no news from home, and is about to sail. Undated, "on board ORION"
Letter to Lord Arden, 25 February 1806. (Manuscript) 1806-02-25 PER/1/11
Letter from George to his father Lord Arden. Details the nature of Gibraltar's fortifications, and the loss of a bird he had obtained for Lady Arden. Dated 25 February 1806, off Cadiz or Trafalgar.
Letter to Lady Arden, 22 February 1806. (Manuscript) 1806-02-22 PER/1/10
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. Requesting a copy of "Nelson's Private life", telling her that he expects to the ORION to be sent home shortly with all the prizes, when he will be able to tell all his stories in person. Dated 22 February 1806.
Letter to Lady Arden, 27 July 1805. (Manuscript) 1805-07-27 PER/1/1
Letter from George to his mother, Lady Arden. Details of the coach journey to Portsmouth to join his first ship. Dated Godalming 27th July 1805.
Extract of a letter, 30 January 1815. (Manuscript) 1815-01-30 PER/1/42
Extract of a letter from George. He has been dismasted in a storm, and feared for his life, but they managed to get a jury mast up and limp back in to port carrying all his prisoners. Dated St George, Bermuda, 30 January 1815.
Letter to Lady Arden, 4 June 1811. (Manuscript) 1811-06-04 PER/1/41
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. He is no longer expecting to be relieved soon, so he will not be coming home. They nearly seized a whole French convoy, but are generally as inactive as ever. Dated TIGRE, off Sicie, 4 June 1811.
Letter to Lady Arden, 2 November 1809. (Manuscript) 1809-11-02 PER/1/38
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. Tells the story of Admiral Martin's encounter with Baudin, chasing the convoy from Toulon bound for Barcelona, harrying Baudin's squadron into a sheltered harbour and running his ships on shore.…
Letter to Lady Arden, 2 December 1805. (Manuscript) 1805 PER/1/8
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. He gives news of the Battle of Trafalgar, and the death of Nelson. With particulars of the role of the ORION in the battle. Undated, marked December 2nd 1805
Letter to Lady Arden, 13 October 1805. (Manuscript) 1805 PER/1/7
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. Tells her that he hopes to be home for Christmas if his head is not knocked off, and passes on Nelson's view that they will encounter the enemy soon. Undated (marked "received 13th Nov, written 13th Oct [1805[)
Letter to Lady Arden, received 13 October 1805. (Manuscript) 1805 PER/1/6
Letter from 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.…
Letter to Lord Arden, [February 1808]. (Manuscript) 1808-02 PER/1/26
Letter from George to his father Lord Arden. He has arrived in Portsmouth after a tedious journey, but could not find Captain Hallowell's lodgings. He was overcharged for a dinner at Lipshook(?). Dated 9pm [February 1808].
Letter to Lady Arden, 16 April 1806. (Manuscript) 1806-04-16 PER/1/13
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. The cruise with the TIGRE proved to be fruitless. He has been ashore at Madeira during their Easter celebrations, and requests more paper and pens. Dated 16 April 1806.
Letter to Lady Arden, 21 May 1807. (Manuscript) 1807-05-21 PER/1/23
Letter from George to his mother, Lady Arden. He has not received the twelve dollars sent to him so he has not been able to obtain any curiosities. He has transfered from the SABRINA to the TIGRE and is happier in a ship of the line. Dated Alexandria 21 May 1807
Letter to Lady Arden, 14 June 1809. (Manuscript) 1809-06-14 PER/1/35
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. They have been on an uneventful cruise to Leghorn and the Gulf of Genoa. They encountered a French boat at Port Espiegle, but their tackle broke before they could launch a boat attack.…
Letter to Lady Arden, 21 March 1809. (Manuscript) 1809-03-21 PER/1/34
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. They have sailed from Mahon as they heard that the French fleet was out, and that the PROSPERINE had been taken. They have not encountered an enemy fleet, but are watching Toulon.…
Letter to Lady Arden, 14 January 1809. (Manuscript) 1809-01-14 PER/1/33
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. He has been in harbour for three weeks, and managed to get ashore to go riding. Comments on the virtue of the harbour. Dated HM ship TIGRE, Port Mahon, 14 January 1809.
Letter to Lady Arden, 16 December 1809. (Manuscript) 1809-12-16 PER/1/39
Letter from George to his mother Lady Arden. He has received the items that she sent out, but the shoes would not fit him. The ship has been struck by lightning, ruining the mainmast. They have encountered French deserters, who talk of an insurrection at Toulon.…