British admiral (1770–1851) who, as captain of the HMS Orion, was hailed as a hero at the Battle of Trafalgar. ALS signed “Edwd Codrington,” one page, 7.25 x 9, August 7, 1827. Letter to Mr. Hoffman, written from Smyrna, Turkey, just days before his victory at the famous Battle of Navarino during the Greek War of Indpendence. In part: “It is only within these three days that I have received the Sun newspapers from the time of my leaving England, and though this is no fault of yours, it decides me not to have any more of them. I get Galignani’s Messenger which contains the cream of all English news, & if there is anything worth having besides some of my friends send it to me…I will mark the size of the outside of the last or this sheet.” Codrington has sketched a 4.5 x 7.5 rectangle on the reverse of the letter indicating the size stationery he desires. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, and a bit of scattered light toning. RR Auction COA.
