Hall, Basil, British naval officer, traveller and author (1788-1844). Autograph letter signed.

Dunglass, 15. III. 1825.

4to. 1 page.

 750.00

To Edward Magrath, founder, member and secretary of the Athenaeum Club in London, regarding his subscription: "I have the honor to acknowledge the Receipt of your Letter of the 8th March calling my attention to the VIIIth Article of the Athenaeum Rules, & accordingly enclose a draft on Sir Francis Ommanney for the subscription required [...]".

Previously in the collection of the English novelist Catherine Hutton (1756-1846), with a few biographical notes in her handwriting.

Traces of former mounting on verso.

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