BROKE (Sir Philip Bowes Vere, 1st Baronet, 1776-1841, Rear-Admiral in the French Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars)

Autograph Letter Signed to 'My dear Admiral' saying that “Lady Broke is still confined to her bed - I am happy to say she does not suffer so much as she has done. If she remains weary I shall perhaps bring my two young... to you... though my coming must be so uncertain that I would not undertake the honorable charge of Steward but am happy to see those posts are so respectably filled - I hope it will be a brilliant meeting. I only tell you this to show I am as loyal as I can be...” with a postscript that “Mrs Manton had kindly offered to chaperone my girls, if they should go...”, 2 sides 8vo., no place, Sunday, dated in another hand 21st April

His most notable accomplishment was his victory while commanding HMS Shannon, over the USS Chesapeake on 1st June 1813, during the War of 1812. Broke took command of the Shannon, a 38-gun frigate, on 31st August 1806. Broke was ordered to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1811 as the diplomatic position between America and Britain deteriorated. The United States Congress declared war on 18th June 1812. He was promoted to rear admiral of the red on 22nd July 1830.

Item Date:  1828

Stock No:  42893      £225

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