HARDY
(Sir Thomas Masterman, 1769-1839, Admiral, Nelson's Flag Captain)
Brief Autograph Letter in the third person
presenting his "compliments to Lieut Bastard and begs to offer his best thanks for having settled his little account with Lt Wright which Sir Thos now encloses ...", I side 8vo., with original autograph envelope signed, Admiralty, 3rd May
Lieutenant Richard Bastard entered the Royal Navy in July 1798 and saw a lot of action in his career. He commanded the Steamer 'Flamer' in 1832 and was on half pay from 1834.
Item Date:
1833
Stock No:
39456
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