Reference code
RAA/SEC/1/85
Title
Letter from D. Serres, St George's Row, to dear child [his son, John Thomas Serres] (addressed to Mr Serres on Board of his Majesty's Ship Foudroyant, Spithead)
Date
27 Jun 1782
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece, 1p.
Previous reference codes
SB 71
Content Description
The letter refers to his son's health, his mess and accommodation; Serres is unable to help his son's friend, because he could not take the liberty of approaching
Lord Keppel; he hopes that his son will bring him some drawings worth seeing if he goes to Gibraltar; advice on how to behave; his brother has been very poorly, but is better.
Acquisition Details
Secretary's note alongside the item states that the letter was presented by Dr G. C. Williamson, June 1927.