April 8th Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Photography
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A William Hamilton autograph letter signed dated October 24, 1767, in reference to paying rent for his house. framed with an image of Hamilton
Sir William Hamilton, was a British diplomat, antiquarian, archaeologist and volcanologist. After a short period as a Member of Parliament, he served as British Ambassador to the Kingdom of Naples from 1764 to 1800. He studied the volcanoes Vesuvius and Etna, becoming a Fellow of the Royal Society and recipient of the Copley Medal. His second wife was Emma Hamilton, famed as Horatio Nelson's mistress.
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