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* (ROYAL NAVY) KERR, ADMIRAL ROBERT N. A fifty-page bound letter from Admiral Robert N. Kerr (1806-1886) to his son Alexander Robert Kerr (1844-1872), written on February 24th, 1857, as Alexander was about to enter the Royal Navy. 8vo, 3/4 brown calf over marbled boards. In this letter Admiral Kerr, who had been in the British Navy for over 37 years, writes to his 13-year old son with the request to remember "your duty to your God," including daily prayer, reading of the Bible, following the Golden Rule, and acting gentlemanly by refraining from using bad language. Admiral Kerr continues to provide practical advice to his son regarding how to behave on a ship, including avoiding "anything like slovenliness in your dress whilst on watch or otherwise," proper care of uniforms, proper saluting, proper safety and tips for handling a boat, such as "never attempt to sail with a drunken man in it." Intermittent light brownspotting. Estimate $ 300-500