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Lieutenant Robert Cromer to Nelson, HMS THISBE, Malta, 31 March 1804, request for more active employment (Manuscript)
1804-03-31
CRK/3/88
Lieutenant Robert Cromer to Nelson, HMS THISBE, Malta, 31 March 1804, request for more active employment
Eliza Collier to Nelson, Stratford Place, 28 December 1800, protection of her son Francis (Manuscript)
1800-12-28
CRK/3/83
Eliza Collier to Nelson, Stratford Place, 28 December 1800, protection of her son Francis
Lady Collier to Nelson, Wimpole Street, 21 March 1803, son promoted at Trinidad (Manuscript)
1803-03-21
CRK/3/84
Lady Collier to Nelson, Wimpole Street, 21 March 1803, son promoted at Trinidad
Admiral Sir John Colpoys (1742?-1821), Plymouth Dock, 20 August 1803, recommending Charles Dilkes (Manuscript)
1803-08-20
CRK/3/85
Admiral Sir John Colpoys (1742?-1821), Plymouth Dock, 20 August 1803, recommending Charles Dilkes
Mr Alexander Cockburn [consul at Rostock[ to Nelson, Hamburgh, 10 April 1801, on provisioning the fleet (Manuscript)
1801-04-10
CRK/3/80
Mr Alexander Cockburn [consul at Rostock[ to Nelson, Hamburgh, 10 April 1801, on provisioning the fleet
William Otway, Commissioner of the Gibraltar dockyard, to Nelson, Malta, 5 November 1804, reporting the repairs to the CHILDERS, recognising the need for a boatswain of the yard at Malta, reporting arrival of some of Mr Eaton's purchases of rope and tar, remaining shortage of canvas for hammocks (Manuscript)
1804-11-05
CRK/9/150
William Otway [later Admiral d.1815], Commissioner of the Gibraltar dockyard, to Nelson, Malta, 5 November 1804, reporting the repairs to the CHILDERS, recognising the need for a boatswain of the yard at Malta, reporting arrival of some of Mr Eaton's purchases of rope and tar (from Odessa), rem…
General Charles O'Hara to Nelson, Gibraltar, 29 January 1800, giving his view of the role of the King of Naples (Manuscript)
1800-01-29
CRK/9/145
General Charles O'Hara to Nelson, Gibraltar, 29 January 1800, giving his view of the role of the King of Naples
Radstock to Nelson, Portland Place, 5 December 1803, asking Nelson to take his son into his ship, enclosing a newspaper (Manuscript)
1803-12-05
CRK/10/95
Radstock to Nelson, Portland Place, 5 December 1803, asking Nelson to take his son into his ship, enclosing a newspaper
Captain William Bedford (1764?-1827), later vice Admiral. Bedford to Nelson, HMS LEYDEN, off Margate sands, 9 August 1801, repairs needed to cutters, has found a pilot with knowledge of Flushing (Manuscript)
1801-08-09
CRK/2/28
Captain William Bedford (1764?-1827), later vice Admiral. Bedford to Nelson, HMS LEYDEN, off Margate sands, 9 August 1801, repairs needed to cutters, has found a pilot with knowledge of Flushing
Admiral William Waldegrave, Lord RADSTOCK, 1753-1825. Radstock to Nelson, Portland Place, 19 December 1803, enclosing a packet for his son on the HMS VICTORY (Manuscript)
1803-12-19
CRK/10/90
Admiral William Waldegrave, Lord RADSTOCK, 1753-1825. Radstock to Nelson, Portland Place, 19 December 1803, enclosing a packet for his son on the HMS VICTORY
Captain William Bedford (1764?-1827), later vice Admiral. Bedford to Nelson, HMS LEYDEN, off Margate, 31 August 1801, problems with Greenwich Hospital seamen (Manuscript)
1801-08-31
CRK/2/31
Captain William Bedford (1764?-1827), later vice Admiral. Bedford to Nelson, HMS LEYDEN, off Margate, 31 August 1801, problems with Greenwich Hospital seamen
Hyde Parker to Nelson, Cheltenham, 26 July 1801, denying any authorization of the anonymous report, hoping to dine in town with him next winter but finding no benefit from the [spa] water (Manuscript)
1801-07-26
CRK/9/174
Admiral Sir Hyde Parker (1739-1807). Hyde Parker to Nelson, Cheltenham, 26 July 1801, denying any authorization of the anonymous report, hoping to dine in town with him next winter but finding no benefit from the [spa] water
Berry to Nelson, HMS RUBY, Hoseley Bay, 31 August 1801, visited by Lady Berry, William and Tom Bolton, request for discharge for three maltese seamen who wish to return home (Manuscript)
1801-08-31
CRK/2/44
Captain Sir Edward Berry (1768-1831), Nelson's flag captain at the Nile in HMS VANGUARD, later Vice Admiral. Berry to Nelson, HMS RUBY, Hoseley Bay, 31 August 1801, visited by Lady Berry, William and Tom Bolton, request for discharge for three maltese seamen who wish to return home
John Daniel Belfour, merchant. Belfour to Nelson, Elsinore, 18 August 1801, enclose letters also an account for £11.17.4. Heard of your safe arrival at Yarmouth, still hoping to be appointed consul here (Manuscript)
1801-08-18
CRK/2/40
John Daniel Belfour, merchant. Belfour to Nelson, Elsinore, 18 August 1801, enclose letters also an account for £11.17.4. Heard of your safe arrival at Yarmouth, still hoping to be appointed consul here
Radstock to Nelson, Portland Place, 15 October 1804, concern over Nelson's health, recommends his son Granville, read Nelson's letter to the Lord Mayor (Manuscript)
1804-10-15
CRK/10/100
Radstock to Nelson, Portland Place, 15 October 1804, concern over Nelson's health, recommends his son Granville, read Nelson's letter to the Lord Mayor
Captain Sir Edward Berry (1768-1831), Nelson's flag captain at the Nile in HMS VANGUARD, later Vice Admiral. Berry to Nelson, HMS RUBY, 21 May 1801, request for a survey on a Boatswain (Manuscript)
1801-05-21
CRK/2/41
Captain Sir Edward Berry (1768-1831), Nelson's flag captain at the Nile in HMS VANGUARD, later Vice Admiral. Berry to Nelson, HMS RUBY, 21 May 1801, request for a survey on a Boatswain
Radstock to Nelson, Portland Place, 18 January 1805, expecting Nelson home, Admiral Campbell reports his things removed to the Superb, quotes from his son's letter (Manuscript)
1805-01-18
CRK/10/102
Radstock to Nelson, Portland Place, 18 January 1805, expecting Nelson home, Admiral Campbell reports his things removed to the Superb, quotes from his son's letter
John Daniel Belfour, merchant. Belfour to Nelson, Kioge, 9 May 1801, enclose letter from General Lindholm and some books (Manuscript)
1801-05-09
CRK/2/39
John Daniel Belfour, merchant. Belfour to Nelson, Kioge, 9 May 1801, enclose letter from General Lindholm and some books
Radstock to Nelson, Portland Place, 30 September 1804, thanks for his son's promotion, quotes from his letter, possibility of war with Spain (Manuscript)
1804-09-30
CRK/10/99
Radstock to Nelson, Portland Place, 30 September 1804, thanks for his son's promotion, quotes from his letter, possibility of war with Spain
Vice-Admiral Sir John Orde to Nelson appreciation for Nelson's attentions to a friend sent on business to the fleet and commenting on his arduous service (Manuscript)
1804-09-28
CRK/9/159
Vice-Admiral Sir John Orde (1751-1824) to Nelson, Gloucester Place, 28 September [1804], appreciation for Nelson's attentions to a friend sent on business to the fleet and commenting on his arduous service
Hyde Parker to Nelson, Cumberland Place, 13 February 1801, having received a commission as Commander in Chief for a particular service but no ship or further instructions (Manuscript)
1801-02-13
CRK/9/161
Admiral Sir Hyde Parker (1739-1807). Hyde Parker to Nelson, Cumberland Place, 13 February 1801, having received a commission as Commander in Chief for a particular service but no ship or further instructions
Hyde Parker to Nelson, Cumberland Place, 23 February 1801, unable to grant leave of absence without Admiralty approval, has asked Nepean to mention it to Lord St Vincent (Manuscript)
1801-02-23
CRK/9/162
Admiral Sir Hyde Parker (1739-1807). Hyde Parker to Nelson, Cumberland Place, 23 February 1801, unable to grant leave of absence without Admiralty approval, has asked Nepean to mention it to Lord St Vincent
Captain [later Admiral Sir] Edward Campbell William Owen (1771-1849) to Nelson, HMS NEMESIS, Downs, 5 August [1801], on his despatches and ship positions off Flushing (Manuscript)
1801-08-05
CRK/9/152
Captain [later Admiral Sir] Edward Campbell William Owen (1771-1849) to Nelson, HMS NEMESIS, Downs, 5 August [1801], on his despatches and ship positions off Flushing
Hyde Parker to Nelson, HMS LONDON, 22 April 1801, reporting he has received a letter that the Russian Emperor wishes to restore amity and cease all hostilities (Manuscript)
1801-04-22
CRK/9/170
Admiral Sir Hyde Parker (1739-1807). Hyde Parker to Nelson, HMS LONDON, 22 April 1801, reporting he has received a letter that the Russian Emperor wishes to restore amity and cease all hostilities
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