INVENTORY #139161
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.
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- Publisher: n/a
- Edition: n/a
- Date Published: 1807
- Place Published: n/a
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- 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.