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LOT 193

Lot 193

Commander Alexander Dobbs to Commodore Sir James Yeo, 27th July, 1814

Commander Alexander Dobbs to Commodore Sir James Yeo, 27th July, 1814
Lot 193 Details
Commander Alexander Dobbs to Commodore Sir James Yeo, 27th July, 1814

report written two days after the Battle of Lundy’s Lane onboard His Majestys Sloop Star at York Harbour informing of Lieutenant General Drummond’s desire to cross the Niagara with the 89th regiment, referencing maneuvers of the ships Netley, Magnet and Charwell, ‘Colonel Tucker to drive the enemy out of Lewiston’ and taking the wounded back to York: “These brave fellows came out of the Hospitals, and requested me to carry them over to join their Gallant Comrades.” on laid paper watermark dated 1813
12.8" x 16" — 32.5 x 40.6 cm.
impressed Burslem marks,

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $3,690
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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