Autograph Letter Signed [to R. Byham of the Ordnance Office].

English admiral who 'while in command of the "Immortalite" captured and destroyed many French gunboats and privateers, 1802-5' (DNB).Two pages, 12mo. Good though grubby, and with blank second leaf of bifoliate cut down to a stub. Thanks Byham for 'all your kindness'. 'I shall have an opportunity of expressing my good wishes & those of Lady Owen to Mrs. Byham & yourself whenever you can seize a moments holiday'. Gives directions. '[...] At the 24th. Mile Stone is a small Public House who will direct or send a Pilot with you if you think it necessary [...] the left hand branch leads to my Gate where we shall be glad to see you boasting I think as good air as you will meet with - to tempt your stay'. Encloses 'a Letter of recommendation for an Office' (not present). Signed 'E C R Owen'.