Military or Naval
BLIGH
(Richard Rodney, 1737-1821, Admiral)
Fine Signature from an Autograph Letter Signed
with my dear friends, faithful Obedt Sevrt..., 4¼ x 1½, no place, no date
Background
Bligh saw service during the American War of Independence, as well as the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, eventually rising to the rank of admiral. He served as Commander-in-Chief, Jamaica Station and Commander-in-Chief, Leith.
Stock No. 42972