TRYON
(Sir George, 1832-1893, Vice-Admiral, Lost in the ‘Victoria’ in collision with the ‘Camperdown’ off Tripoli)
Fine Autograph letter marked ‘Private’ signed, to Capt SUCKLING
(Thomas, 1844-1922) telling him that “the position of several of our chief officers & others in Coast Guard... is not well defined. I have sketched out something which I enclose. I propose Co. in Commd of Cruisers should bear the uniform of Ch.W.O. with the distinguishing marks of a Lieutenant, this gives them tail coat and frock coat... It is inexcusable that all should not be organised as to fit in when called to serve afloat, as it is, it is impossible. Please to give the subject your attention, freely criticise the draft I send and propose any plan that comes to you that you think is preferable...”, 2 sides 8vo., Admiralty headed paper, 18th October
Item Date:
1890
Stock No:
42748
£375
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GLASS PLATE OF THE APACHE SCOUT 'PEACHES'
[TSO-AY
(Chiricahua Raider and U.S. Apache Scout)]
Rare Positive Glass Plate Portrait Photograph by Ben WITTICK
(1845-1903, Pioneer Photographer of the South-West United States), showing him in the dress of an Apache Scout, holding a rifle cross-ways and advancing through the bush towards the camera with a determined look, 4" x 3½", no place, no date but
Item Date:
1885
Stock No:
56541
£475
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