Andrew Lawrence, HMS Blenheim, to Lucy Lawrence Sr., 57 Greek St. Soho

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

GAR/1/14

Title

Andrew Lawrence, HMS Blenheim, to Lucy Lawrence Sr., 57 Greek St. Soho

Date

11-25 May 1795

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

Laid up off the Italian coast, waiting for Lord Hood; the Spanish admiral has assured that there is no treaty with the French; two frigates off Marseilles captured a prize of 24000 dollars; in the three months since leaving England he has visited Gibraltar, Corsica, Sardinia and Leghorn; describes life on board; hopes to see more of Italy.