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Admiral Sir Graham Moore - Autograph Letter Signed

Admiral Sir Graham Moore - Autograph Letter Signed

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Admiral Sir Graham Moore ~ Autograph Letter Signed

A concise and unusual letter from Admiral Sir Graham Moore dismissing the possibility of any engraved portrait of himself. Responding to an inquiry from the recipient, Moore writes that "there has never been any likeness of me engraved that I know of, neither is there any ever likely to be engraved in my opinion." The letter offers a rare personal comment on portraiture, celebrity, and public commemoration from one of Britain's most distinguished naval officers of the Napoleonic era.

Sir Graham Moore enjoyed a long and celebrated Royal Navy career, serving during the American Revolutionary War, the French Revolutionary Wars, and the Napoleonic Wars. He is best remembered for the capture of a Spanish treasure fleet in the Action of 5 October 1804, an event that helped precipitate war between Britain and Spain. Moore later served as First Naval Lord and as Commander-in-Chief of both the Mediterranean and Plymouth stations. By the date of this letter he was living in retirement at Cobham, Surrey. Ironically, Moore's assertion proved incorrect: painted portraits of him existed during his lifetime, including a well-known portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence, and engraved likenesses would subsequently appear.

One page, approximately 7.5 x 9 inches, written from Cobham, Surrey, and dated 14 October 1829. Addressed to "W. Watts Esqre." and signed "Graham Moore" at conclusion. Condition: Old folds; small chip at lower right corner not affecting text; light toning and scattered spotting; old mounting adhesive to verso. Very good.

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