13th Aug, 2014 10:00 GMT/BST

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Lot 62
 

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Hardy (Capt. Thomas Masterman) Autograph letter and autograph death certificate each signed by...

Hardy (Capt. Thomas Masterman)
Autograph letter and autograph death certificate each signed by Captain Hardy ('T.M. Hardy'), H.M.S. Victory, 25th December 1805, certifying the death of a Private Marine, James Norgrove of H.M.S. Victory off Trafalger on the 21st October, 1805, the death certificate confirming his length of service and entitlement to the prize money, the letter addressed to a Rev. Lysons advising on the claiming of the prize money and wages, together on one page, with wax seal and 'Claim Approved' dated 4 Feb 1806, mounted, framed and glazed

Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500


 

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