Autograph letter signed : Belem, near Lisbon, to Lord Nelson, 1805 Aug. 2.

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Autograph letter signed : Belem, near Lisbon, to Lord Nelson, 1805 Aug. 2.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270574505

Regarding movement of H.S. ship Postella.

1 item (4 p.) ; (fol.)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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