WALKER (Sir Baldwin Wake, 1802-1876, Admiral)

Autograph Letter Signed to Mr. Wynne, saying he is most anxious "to have five minutes' conversation with you ... at your office", 1 side 8vo., Admiralty, 21st December

Walker served in the Turkish Navy, 1838-1845, where he was known as 'Yavir Pasha', and distinguished himself at the capture from Mehemet Ali of St. Jean d'Acre. In the Royal Navy he was C-in-C the Cape, 1861-1864, and at Sheerness.

Item Date:  1858

Stock No:  50433      £45

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