June 2023: Stephen Holder is unwell at the moment and is not, at present, able to take any orders or add new stock to this website.

GB ‘Free’ mail from Malta 1839

£50.00

Description

Letter from a Naval officer on board HMS Hastings; “As I hear that an India messenger is expected tonight…(bound for Spithead)…I scribble a few lines”. “The Admiral has ordered the ‘Rodney’ ‘Asia’, ‘Vanguard’ & Castor’ to escort us to Maritimo…(in Sicily)”; 2 ring crowned FREE 29 April 1839; signed H. Whealley (cf No S853); no b/s: a fascinating letter

June 2023: Stephen Holder is unwell at the moment and is not, at present, able to take any orders or add new stock to this website