

( Macpherson CoUettion ) 



EARL SANDWICH AT SOLE BAY 

 (After the Painting by Sir R. Smirke, R.A.) 



Appointed originally for political purposes. Earl Snnihvich, the 

 patron of Pepvs, proved his worth as an admiral, a}id died a 

 gallant death 7uhen his flagship blew ((/>. 



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