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John Toup Nicolas

Battle of Cape Finisterre

Rear Admiral John Toup Nicolas RN CB KH (1788–1851) was a Royal Navy commander.

Nicolas was born in East Looe, Cornwall. He entered the Royal Navy in 1797 and later served on various ships, including HMS Edgar, HMS Malta, and HMS Queen. As a Lieutenant, he participated in the 3rd Battle of Cape Finisterre in 1805. Nicolas commanded several successful attacks while in charge of HMS Pilot, earning praise from the British press. He was promoted to Captain in 1815 and later commanded HMS Egeria, HMS Hercules, HMS Belleisle, and HMS Vindictive. Nicolas was appointed Superintendent of the Victualling Yard at Plymouth in 1847 and retired as Rear Admiral in 1850. He died in Plymoth and is buried in St Martin's Church there. Provided by Wikipedia

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Letter from John Toup Nicolas, on board the 'Belleisle', to "Sir John", detailing the visit of the naval ship to Dublin and the hospitality of the Lord Leiutenant, 1841 Aug. 23.

Manuscript

Main Creator:: Nicolas, John Toup, 1788-1851
Language:: English
Format:: Manuscript
In collection:: Autograph letters signed collection, ca. 1603-ca. 1972
Published / Created: 1841 Aug. 23.
Notes: See also MS 49,491/2/368-369. Physical description:...

Letter from John Toup Nicolas, on board the 'Belleisle', to "Sir John", detailing the visit of the naval ship to Dublin and the hospitality of the Lord Leiutenant,

Letter from John Toup Nicolas, on board the 'Belleisle', to "Sir John", concerning his reasons for declining the offer of knighthood, 1841 Sept. 6.

Manuscript

Main Creator:: Nicolas, John Toup, 1788-1851
Language:: English
Format:: Manuscript
In collection:: Autograph letters signed collection, ca. 1603-ca. 1972
Published / Created: 1841 Sept. 6.
Notes: See also MS 49,491/2/367-368. Physical description:...

Letter from John Toup Nicolas, on board the 'Belleisle', to "Sir John", concerning his reasons for declining the offer of knighthood,

Letter from John Toup Nicolas, on board the 'Belleisle', to "Sir John", concerning his knighthood and his social engagements in Ireland, 1841 Aug. 26.

Manuscript

Main Creator:: Nicolas, John Toup, 1788-1851
Language:: English
Format:: Manuscript
In collection:: Autograph letters signed collection, ca. 1603-ca. 1972
Published / Created: 1841 Aug. 26.
Notes: See also MS 49,491/2/367 and MS 49,491/2/369. Physica...

Letter from John Toup Nicolas, on board the 'Belleisle', to "Sir John", concerning his knighthood and his social engagements in Ireland,