Reference code
GAR/1/14
Title
Andrew Lawrence, HMS Blenheim, to Lucy Lawrence Sr., 57 Greek St. Soho
Date
11-25 May 1795
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
Laid up off the Italian coast, waiting for
Lord Hood; the Spanish admiral has assured that there is no treaty with the French; two frigates off Marseilles captured a prize of 24000 dollars; in the three months since leaving England he has visited Gibraltar, Corsica, Sardinia and Leghorn; describes life on board; hopes to see more of Italy.