To Cassandra, from Steventon, "Frank had not heard from any of us for ten weeks, when he wrote to me on the 12th of November, in consequence of Lord St Vincents being removed to Gibraltar.-When his Commission is sent however, it will not be so long on its' road as our letters, because all the Government dispatches are forwarded by Land to his Lordship from Lisbon, with great regularity.-" - Jane Austen, Monday 24-Wendesday 26 December 1798
Lord St Vincent had been promoted to the Admiral of the blue and appointed to command the Mediterranean Fleet where he took the Victory as his flag ship.
This is so sweet, Jane was excited for Frank to know of his upcoming promotion.
Frank was born between Cassandra and Jane. He was just about a year younger than Cassandra and just about a year older than Jane, so they were probably close. It seems the entire family was close except for their brother George, Jane never mentions George in her letters.
I hope you enjoy your day today!
Terrie
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