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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D517/BOX/A/3/1/3 |
| Title | Letter from George Mundy RN to his father Edward Miller Mundy written two days after the Battle of Trafalgar |
| Date | 30 Oct 1805 |
| Description | A brief letter giving a description of George's duties during the battle (in which he was not directly involved), the arrival of HMS Victory at Gibraltar brought by 'Tom Hardy', who is described as being 'very well.' Admiral Villneuve, captured during Trafalgar, is being held in Gibraltar. The spoils of war, including the Bucentaure and the 'St Anna' [Santa Ana], a prize of the victory, is being held at Cadiz. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Sender | Admiral Sir George Mundy |
| Sender Location | HMS Hydra, off Gibraltar |
| Recipient | Edward Miller Mundy I |
| Recipient Location | Not stated |
| Archive Creator | Miller Mundy family of Shipley Hall, Heanor |
| Term | Navy officers |
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