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• Lot n° 81 NELSON (HORATIO) Autograph letter signed to Thomas Masterman Hardy, [n.p. but Merton], 21 January 1803; in a dark blue cloth solander box Autograph letter signed ("Your faithful & affectionate/ Nelson & Bronte") to Thomas Masterman Hardy ("My dear Hardy"), asking him to be his captain ("...had the Idea of War gone on I spoke to Ld St Vt for you to be my Captain if you would quit so fine a frigate & serve with me which would give me real comfort, but I hope we shall be some time at Peace..."), and asking him to enquire about a Turkish sabre sent home for him by Captain Hoste and have it sent to "23 Piccadilly", ending "...Sir William & Lady Hamilton desire to be most kindly remembered...", docketed twice by Hardy with date on reverse, one page trimmed from a larger sheet, dust-staining and marks, professional repairs to small tear and loss at upper left corner, lower left edge and two small holes, 4to (204 x 188mm.), [n.p. but Merton], 21 January 1803; in a dark blue cloth solander box with red, white and blue ribbon tie