A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Spencer, Nelson Grantley
SPENCER. (Lieutenant, 1847.)
Nelson Grantley Spencer passed his examination 7 Oct. 1846; became Mate, 12 Nov. following, of the Brilliant 22, Capt. Bundle Burges Watson, at the Cape of Good Hope; was appointed, on the occasion of his promotion 24 Nov. 1847, Additional-Lieutenant of the s President, flag-ship of Rear-Admiral Jas. Rich. Dacres on that station; and since 18 March, 1848, has been again serving in the Brilliant.