1795 Letter With Provenance HAMILTON (EMMA, LADY HAMILTON, MISTRESS OF HORATIO NELSON) By Naval officer at sea in the Mediterranean Very Good History
1795 Letter , With Provenance
HAMILTON (EMMA, LADY HAMILTON, MISTRESS OF HORATIO NELSON)
By Naval officer at sea in the Mediterranean
Illustrated By:
Format: Manuscript,
Language: English
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Published By: Manuscript,
octavo (8vo 6 × 9 152 × 229),Pages 4
ISBN:
A draft/initial transcription of the letter:
Dear Madam
I was much flattered by the favour of your letter which I received ten days ago at Sea the 20th April.
It reminded me of the pleasant tho too short moments I pass'd at Caserta and gives me an eager desire to revisit that pleasing scene.
This agreeable letter comes to me at a time to renew cheerful Ideas in my mind much debilitated by a cursed Fever, brought on board from the French captured ships. I was seized with it ten weeks ago and for the first ten days my Life was in Imminent danger, but a suppurate from my left ear relieved my brain and after a continuum of five weeks the fever left me having gradually diminished, but I shall remain a Convalescent, though much re? in strength much debilitated by a cursed Fever, brought on board from the French captured ships. I was seized with it ten weeks ago and for the first ten days my Life was in Imminent danger, but a suppurate from my left ear relieved my brain and after a continuum of five weeks the fever left me having gradually diminished, but I shall remain a Convalescent, though much re? in strength and in my hearing, for I was deaf.....a considerable time ?..... (several of our people died....?) crossed out) a... of our people were affected with the Fever seven of whom died and many of them who recovered....? by a suppuration/um of the ear are so deaf they cannot hear at all but are getting better and the ship is at last declared free from the Fever.
I have just seen the Brigadier Esplye, as we were at sea when he joined us. The Doctor of the service has kept the ships much apart from one another.
I can only say I wish.....? the Neapolitans and if….. can.... for this/these Wish it will be the Queen? nobody (agreeable etc) (crossed out) I so much esteem as Lady Hamilton.
I am sorry for the fr. of? return of Illness in my food friend Sr W and I am afraid he sacrifices too much for Etiquette and exposes himself in improper seasons and in improper weather? There is a time of Life when we should care for ourselves and I am sure he would be better if he would study his health more than he seemingly does my best respects...? upon him.
I feel myself highly Honoured by Her Majesty's gracious remembrance of me - and shall think myself very happy in having once more an opportunity of presenting my humble devotions to her, and I flatter myself such opportunity will offer devoirs before I leave the Mediterranean.
If you wish to be happier than you are - I wish so too - but what can add to your felicity, possessing all the ornaments of Life yourself one of them - and what is more - the Blessings of f... Hearts/health? And cheerfulness then may you long continue to enjoy them is the sincere wish of Dear Madam obliged
Your obedient and devoted Servt.
Her Majesty's gracious remembrance of me does me great honour and gives me sensible pleasure - I beg my Lady you would assure her Majesty that nothing would? give me greater pleasure than to have once more an opportunity of paying my humble Devoirs to her and I flatter myself such an opportunity will offer before I leave the Mediterranean.
Letter to Lady [Emma] Hamilton, social celebrity and artist's model, mistress of Horatio Nelson, bap. 1765, d. 1815
Dame Emma Hamilton (born Amy Lyon; 26 April 1765 – 15 January 1815), known upon moving to London as Emma Hart, and upon marriage as Lady Hamilton, was an English maid, model, dancer and actress. She began her career in London's demi-monde, becoming the mistress of a series of wealthy men, culminating in the naval hero Lord Nelson, and was the favourite model and muse of the portraitist George Romney.
In 1791, at the age of 26, she married Sir William Hamilton, British ambassador to the Kingdom of Naples, where she was a success at court, befriending the queen who was a sister of Marie Antoinette, and meeting Nelson.
SKU: BTETM0002474
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1795 Letter , With Provenance
HAMILTON (EMMA, LADY HAMILTON, MISTRESS OF HORATIO NELSON)
By Naval officer at sea in the Mediterranean
Illustrated By:
Format: Manuscript,
Language: English
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Published By: Manuscript,
octavo (8vo 6 × 9 152 × 229),Pages 4
ISBN:
A draft/initial transcription of the letter:
Dear Madam
I was much flattered by the favour of your letter which I received ten days ago at Sea the 20th April.
It reminded me of the pleasant tho too short moments I pass'd at Caserta and gives me an eager desire to revisit that pleasing scene.
This agreeable letter comes to me at a time to renew cheerful Ideas in my mind much debilitated by a cursed Fever, brought on board from the French captured ships. I was seized with it ten weeks ago and for the first ten days my Life was in Imminent danger, but a suppurate from my left ear relieved my brain and after a continuum of five weeks the fever left me having gradually diminished, but I shall remain a Convalescent, though much re? in strength much debilitated by a cursed Fever, brought on board from the French captured ships. I was seized with it ten weeks ago and for the first ten days my Life was in Imminent danger, but a suppurate from my left ear relieved my brain and after a continuum of five weeks the fever left me having gradually diminished, but I shall remain a Convalescent, though much re? in strength and in my hearing, for I was deaf.....a considerable time ?..... (several of our people died....?) crossed out) a... of our people were affected with the Fever seven of whom died and many of them who recovered....? by a suppuration/um of the ear are so deaf they cannot hear at all but are getting better and the ship is at last declared free from the Fever.
I have just seen the Brigadier Esplye, as we were at sea when he joined us. The Doctor of the service has kept the ships much apart from one another.
I can only say I wish.....? the Neapolitans and if….. can.... for this/these Wish it will be the Queen? nobody (agreeable etc) (crossed out) I so much esteem as Lady Hamilton.
I am sorry for the fr. of? return of Illness in my food friend Sr W and I am afraid he sacrifices too much for Etiquette and exposes himself in improper seasons and in improper weather? There is a time of Life when we should care for ourselves and I am sure he would be better if he would study his health more than he seemingly does my best respects...? upon him.
I feel myself highly Honoured by Her Majesty's gracious remembrance of me - and shall think myself very happy in having once more an opportunity of presenting my humble devotions to her, and I flatter myself such opportunity will offer devoirs before I leave the Mediterranean.
If you wish to be happier than you are - I wish so too - but what can add to your felicity, possessing all the ornaments of Life yourself one of them - and what is more - the Blessings of f... Hearts/health? And cheerfulness then may you long continue to enjoy them is the sincere wish of Dear Madam obliged
Your obedient and devoted Servt.
Her Majesty's gracious remembrance of me does me great honour and gives me sensible pleasure - I beg my Lady you would assure her Majesty that nothing would? give me greater pleasure than to have once more an opportunity of paying my humble Devoirs to her and I flatter myself such an opportunity will offer before I leave the Mediterranean.
Letter to Lady [Emma] Hamilton, social celebrity and artist's model, mistress of Horatio Nelson, bap. 1765, d. 1815
Dame Emma Hamilton (born Amy Lyon; 26 April 1765 – 15 January 1815), known upon moving to London as Emma Hart, and upon marriage as Lady Hamilton, was an English maid, model, dancer and actress. She began her career in London's demi-monde, becoming the mistress of a series of wealthy men, culminating in the naval hero Lord Nelson, and was the favourite model and muse of the portraitist George Romney.
In 1791, at the age of 26, she married Sir William Hamilton, British ambassador to the Kingdom of Naples, where she was a success at court, befriending the queen who was a sister of Marie Antoinette, and meeting Nelson.
SKU: BTETM0002474
Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 0.5Kg
1795 Letter , With Provenance
HAMILTON (EMMA, LADY HAMILTON, MISTRESS OF HORATIO NELSON)
By Naval officer at sea in the Mediterranean
Illustrated By:
Format: Manuscript,
Language: English
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Published By: Manuscript,
octavo (8vo 6 × 9 152 × 229),Pages 4
ISBN:
A draft/initial transcription of the letter:
Dear Madam
I was much flattered by the favour of your letter which I received ten days ago at Sea the 20th April.
It reminded me of the pleasant tho too short moments I pass'd at Caserta and gives me an eager desire to revisit that pleasing scene.
This agreeable letter comes to me at a time to renew cheerful Ideas in my mind much debilitated by a cursed Fever, brought on board from the French captured ships. I was seized with it ten weeks ago and for the first ten days my Life was in Imminent danger, but a suppurate from my left ear relieved my brain and after a continuum of five weeks the fever left me having gradually diminished, but I shall remain a Convalescent, though much re? in strength much debilitated by a cursed Fever, brought on board from the French captured ships. I was seized with it ten weeks ago and for the first ten days my Life was in Imminent danger, but a suppurate from my left ear relieved my brain and after a continuum of five weeks the fever left me having gradually diminished, but I shall remain a Convalescent, though much re? in strength and in my hearing, for I was deaf.....a considerable time ?..... (several of our people died....?) crossed out) a... of our people were affected with the Fever seven of whom died and many of them who recovered....? by a suppuration/um of the ear are so deaf they cannot hear at all but are getting better and the ship is at last declared free from the Fever.
I have just seen the Brigadier Esplye, as we were at sea when he joined us. The Doctor of the service has kept the ships much apart from one another.
I can only say I wish.....? the Neapolitans and if….. can.... for this/these Wish it will be the Queen? nobody (agreeable etc) (crossed out) I so much esteem as Lady Hamilton.
I am sorry for the fr. of? return of Illness in my food friend Sr W and I am afraid he sacrifices too much for Etiquette and exposes himself in improper seasons and in improper weather? There is a time of Life when we should care for ourselves and I am sure he would be better if he would study his health more than he seemingly does my best respects...? upon him.
I feel myself highly Honoured by Her Majesty's gracious remembrance of me - and shall think myself very happy in having once more an opportunity of presenting my humble devotions to her, and I flatter myself such opportunity will offer devoirs before I leave the Mediterranean.
If you wish to be happier than you are - I wish so too - but what can add to your felicity, possessing all the ornaments of Life yourself one of them - and what is more - the Blessings of f... Hearts/health? And cheerfulness then may you long continue to enjoy them is the sincere wish of Dear Madam obliged
Your obedient and devoted Servt.
Her Majesty's gracious remembrance of me does me great honour and gives me sensible pleasure - I beg my Lady you would assure her Majesty that nothing would? give me greater pleasure than to have once more an opportunity of paying my humble Devoirs to her and I flatter myself such an opportunity will offer before I leave the Mediterranean.
Letter to Lady [Emma] Hamilton, social celebrity and artist's model, mistress of Horatio Nelson, bap. 1765, d. 1815
Dame Emma Hamilton (born Amy Lyon; 26 April 1765 – 15 January 1815), known upon moving to London as Emma Hart, and upon marriage as Lady Hamilton, was an English maid, model, dancer and actress. She began her career in London's demi-monde, becoming the mistress of a series of wealthy men, culminating in the naval hero Lord Nelson, and was the favourite model and muse of the portraitist George Romney.
In 1791, at the age of 26, she married Sir William Hamilton, British ambassador to the Kingdom of Naples, where she was a success at court, befriending the queen who was a sister of Marie Antoinette, and meeting Nelson.
SKU: BTETM0002474
Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 0.5Kg
Very Good - [Draft of a letter to Lady Hamilton], manuscript, 4pp., no place, 212 x 160mm., docket date 24th June 1795, on a variety of subjects Please see photos as part of condition report