From Nelson With Love
(N.Z. P. A.-Reuter —Copyright) LONDON, Nov. 3. One of five love letters sent by Lord Nelson to his mistress, Lady Hamilton, was bought in London today by an American for £260. The letters, written between 1794 and 1804, were among a batch of the Admiral’s documents auctioned ,at Sotheby’s. Another letter, sold for £l5O, said: “My dearest beloved Emma, I want to tell you all my thoughts and feelings . . . what would I give to be with you at this moment.”
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Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30900, 5 November 1965, Page 2
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84From Nelson With Love Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30900, 5 November 1965, Page 2
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