James Saumarez letter recounting the Battle of the Nile, 1798 Aug 5
File — Box: 9, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 110
Scope and Contents
Copy of a letter to Richard containing his account of the Battle of the Nile, 1-2 August 1798. Notation in pencil by Alfred T. Mahan.
Dates
- Creation: 1798 Aug 5
Creator
- Saumarez, James, 1757-1836 (Person)
- Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Biographical Note
Saumarez was senior captain under Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Nile.
Extent
1 folder
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals located in the British Museum.
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository