103. Collingwood (Cuthbert, Baron Collingwood, Vice-Admiral, 1750-1810) Autograph Letter signed to Sir Hew Dalrymple, 3pp., sm. 4to, Ocean off Toulon, 28th November 1807, on the release of prisoners, “Genl. Cartanos... It is very natural that the friend of those who are captured should make an effort for their release - but I do not know of any engagement by the Ministers, which could give ground for his demanding it as a thing of right - on the contrary it is near two years since I directed the Agent at Gibraltar to make it understood at Algizeres that the Privateers crew taken in the Gut should go to England and since that time I have received instructions to extend this order to all who may be captured on the Coast of Portugal - In the beginning I am afraid Captain Manat turned them over with too little ceremony - and the Spaniards thought themselves under no restraint from being made Prisoners - If the Spanish government should hesitate about releasing our prisoners - I should send to England half the Province of Catalonia...”, French intentions, “The French have five of sail of five ships, compleat - abundantly manned as to numbers - but have very few seamen”, and briefly “Sir Jn Moore will give you the history of affairs at Sicily...”, contemporary docket on verso of last f., small tears along folds at edges, folds, slightly browned.
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