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Lot 39
  • 39

Nelson, Horatio Lord

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Nelson, Horatio Lord
  • Letter signed, to John Chambers White
  • ink on paper
Captain of HMS Renown, giving order that he repair to HMS Superb with medical personnel to examine four sick sailors and to report to Nelson on their condition, countersigned by John Scott, Nelson's secretary, 2 pages, folio, HMS Victory, at sea, 19 April 1804

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

The Superb, on which three of the four sick men were stationed, was captained by Richard Goodwin Keats.