Nelson connection.- Matcham (George, Nelson’s nephew) Journey from Bath to London [including a

Nelson connection.- Matcham (George, Nelson’s nephew, son of George Matcham senior and Catherine “Kitty” Nelson, 1789-1877) Journey from Bath to London [including a description of Nelson’s house, Merton Place], 29pp. excluding blanks, original marbled wrappers, upper cover slightly creased, [c. 1803]; An account of an Excurtion from Merton to Canterbury – Excurtion from Merton to London Kensington &c., together 18pp. excluding blanks, 1f. working loose, original wrappers with an engraving of a deer stag on upper cover and signed by Matcham, slightly creased, [c. 1803], autograph manuscripts, slightly browned, sm. 4to; and 7 other pieces, including another journal by George Matcham and a European Travel journal to France authored by Henry Davies, 1815, v.s., v.d. (9 pieces).*** First mentioned, “Merton House which is at present the Property of Lord Nelson… . The Entrance to the House is over a bridge… over the moat… it is very Pretty being strewed with flower pots in each side… we slept having a friend in the House… the next morning my father & self took a walk in the grounds… the connection with the House & Grounds is by a subterranean Passage… . After Breakfast we took our leave of Mrs Cadoggan [Lady Hamilton’s mother] & set out for town… .” – Matcham.