Nelson, Horatio (1758-1805), Captain of H.M.S. Agamemnon (later Viscount Nelson). Letter directing Captain Shields of H.M.S. Southampton to place himself under Nelson’s command and be prepared to follow his orders. Dated July 16, 1795. Manuscript, ink on paper. 1 piece, leaf 29 x 21 cm (writing on 1 page). With photocopy of typescript transcription of letter.