EARL OF ST. VINCENT (1735-1823), British Admiral, autograph letter signed. Admiralty, 4th March 1801, to Thomas Jervis, probably a relative, "I will not while I continue at the head of this Board recommend any person whatever, for promotion in his Maj.'s yards, who is not the fittest man for the purpose in all respects, and if our Yarmouth friends look for jobs in the extensive departments I have the administration of, they will be most completely disappointed". One page with integral address leaf