![Letter from Horatio Nelson, Palermo, Sicily, to the Marquis of Niza [Tomás Xavier Teles de Castro da Gama], warning him of the approach of the Russians towards Malta and expressing gratification for Niza's support,](/IIIF/000540000/000537727/vtls000537727_001.jp2/full/800,/0/default.jpg)
Letter from Horatio Nelson, Palermo, Sicily, to the Marquis of Niza [Tomás Xavier Teles de Castro da Gama], warning him of the approach of the Russians towards Malta and expressing gratification for Niza's support,
1799 Nov. 15.
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| Summary: | Nelson warns Niza that 300 Russians will sail for Malta on the 17th, "therefore for heavens sake do not take a man from the island 'till their arrival". He tells Niza to keep the information private and praises his character as a sea officer, "second to none in Europe". |
| In collection: | Autograph letters signed collection, ca. 1603-ca. 1972 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Letter signed "Bronté Nelson" in reference to Nelson's title, the Duke of Bronté. Physical description: 1 item (3 pages). more |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds. |