Sir Henry William Bayntun (1766-1840) signed letter dated 22nd July 1804, to 'certify the principal officers and commissioners of His Majesties Navy that no stores were lent or bought' during the time he commanded the Leviathan from 22nd July 1803 to 22nd July 1804, the letter also mentions that shrouds and backstays were not shifted or topmasts lost in the said time. The letter mentions Will Rudgley and Alex Mowbray acted as Boatswain and Thomas Chris Speck and James Avory were carpenters during the mention time. One sheet 16.5cm x 20.5cm Admiral William Bayntun commanded H.M. Leviathan as part of Nelson's fleet at the battle of Trafalgar, for his part in the battle Bayntun was awarded the Gold Trafalgar medal and Sword of Honour. Condition report: Good strong ink colour, minor stains and defects the edges. Light pencil inventory number.