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Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D517/BOX/A/3/1/4 |
Title | Letter from George Mundy RN to his father Edward Miller Mundy giving a detailed account of the Battle of Trafalgar |
Date | 9 Nov 1805 |
Description | A detailed account of the run up to battle and Nelson's rally to the captains, which in turn was passed to the men: “England espects British seamen will do their Duty, this Day” to which the seamen responded “We will do it”. How Nelson lost his life. The contents of a letter Nelson sent prior to his death requesting a monument should he fall. Captain Blackwood met Gravina and Sir R Calder. An account of Villeneuve's reputation. |
Extent | 1 item |
Level | Item |
Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
Sender | Admiral Sir George Mundy |
Sender Location | Not stated |
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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