Memorandum : manuscript, 1805 Oct. 9.

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Memorandum : manuscript, 1805 Oct. 9.

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Orders sent to the British Naval fleet on the eve of the Battle of Trafalgar. This copy was addressed to Richard Grindall, captain of H. M. S. Prince.

2 leaves ; 37 cm.

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