VICE ADMIRAL SIR RICHARD KING, 2ND BARONET KCB (1774-1834) A signed order

to Captain F. E. Lock, Commander of HMS Eden, dated 6th October 1818, on headed notepaper, instructing Captain Lock to place himself and his ship under Admiral King’s command, 24cm x 20cm

Provenance: Purchased from Marine & Cannon Books, Hoylake, 1st June 2015.

Note: Admiral Sir Richard King was the Captain of HMS Achilles at Trafalgar and fought there with distinction.