Signature of Admiral Holloway

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Signature of Admiral Holloway

The Admiral

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John Holloway (c. 1742 – 1826) joined the Royal Navy, served during the American Revolution and the war with Spain, was promoted to rear-admiral in 1799 and vice-admiral in 1804. He became Governor of Newfoundland in 1807, serving until 1809. Concerned about the treatment of the native Beothuk, on July 30, 1807, he issued a proclamation against mistreating them and offered rewards for information about atrocities.

Publication Info

  • Publisher: n/a
  • Edition: n/a
  • Date Published: 1807
  • Place Published: n/a
  • ISBN: n/a

Details

  • Condition: Very good
  • Signed: No
  • Dust Jacket: No
  • Jacket Condition: n/a
  • Details:
    5 x 10 cm dated signature pasted to another paper. Presumably part of a letter.

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