Autograph letter signed

by the Arctic explorer, to T. Crofton Croker, marked Private at the top, concerning the transfer of naval officer John Kains by William Parry

$350 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

1p. folded sheet with integral blank. Item #376090 In full: There is a Report at Holyhead that Kains is going to be removed to Falmouth – tho: in what situation he can be placed at the latter station, I do not know. Have you heard anything about it? Or is it likely? Kains b. 1788 had served in the Navy since a young boy. He attained the rank of Commander 8 Jan. 1814, and was afterwards employed – from 6 June, 1833,

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