Nova Scotia Archives
African Nova Scotian Teaching and Learning
Letter from Charles Talbot, Rear Admiral to Captains, Commanders, Commanding Officers of Her Majesty's ships and vessels at Queenstown
Copy - General News No. 59 - detailed description on why William Hall is to be awarded the Victoria Cross on "Amphion", Queenstown, 26 October 1859.
Reference William Hall, VC Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 1499 number 58
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