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MOUNTBATTEN, Louis Alexander (1854-1921). Admiral of the fleet. Autograph Letter Signed ('Louis Battenburg') to 'Dear Thomson', 2 pages 8vo (signature spilling onto the third page), London, 14 October 1894. Evidently replying to a request from a fellow officer for a position at sea. '... I commission the "Cambrian" for the Mediterranean on Tuesday 16th at 3 days notice. All my officers are appointed. If you send in an application for further service, let me know & I will apply for you.' [No: 24148] The image is of the first page only.
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