Silver, Glass and Ceramics

December 12, 2012

LOT 194

Lot 194

Commander Alexander Dobbs to Commodore Sir James Yeo, 7th August, 1814

Commander Alexander Dobbs to Commodore Sir James Yeo, 7th August, 1814
Lot 194 Details
Commander Alexander Dobbs to Commodore Sir James Yeo, 7th August, 1814

report written onboard His Majestys Sloop Star: “I have the pleasure to inform you that the American Squadron made their appearance off this place yesterday” “The Charwell, Netley and Magnet sailed from York on the 5th ... the Magnet being by some unfortunate circumstance to leeward was obliged to union Shore and on the approach of the American Squadron she was blown up by Lieutenant Hawksworth..” on laid paper watermark dated 1813
12.8" x 16" — 32.5 x 40.6 cm.

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $2,091
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Commander Alexander Dobbs to Commodore Sir James Yeo, 7th August, 1814
  • Commander Alexander Dobbs to Commodore Sir James Yeo, 7th August, 1814

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