Military or Naval
HALLOWES
(Captain Frederick William, R.N.)
Signature and autograph instructions on an order to pay him £1000
for the navigation of the Argentine gun-boats 'Constitucion' and 'Republica' , signed by Manuel R. Garcia, Argentine Commissioner, addressed to Baring Bros, 1 side 8vo., Fontainebleau, 20th December
Item Date: 1875
Background
Lieutenant Hallowes commanded 'Bustard' in the attack on the Taku Forts, 1858, and as Captain commanded the paddle-sloop Argus, 6, at Cheefou (1867) and off Abyssinia (1868).
a few short tears or defects without loss
Stock No. 51580