Memoirs of the Life of Vice-Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2T. and W. Boone, 1849 |
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... battles recorucu ... have more redounded to the credit of those engageu , Battle of Copenhagen . It s wisely planned , bravely fought , and success was followed by the exhibition of distinguished humanity . In Clarke and McArthur's Life ...
... battles recorucu ... have more redounded to the credit of those engageu , Battle of Copenhagen . It s wisely planned , bravely fought , and success was followed by the exhibition of distinguished humanity . In Clarke and McArthur's Life ...
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... battles recorded in the naval annals of Great Britain have more redounded to the credit of those engaged , than the Battle of Copenhagen . It was wisely planned , bravely fought , and success was followed by the exhibition of ...
... battles recorded in the naval annals of Great Britain have more redounded to the credit of those engaged , than the Battle of Copenhagen . It was wisely planned , bravely fought , and success was followed by the exhibition of ...
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... battle - ships crippled - perhaps one or two lost , for the wind which carries you in will most proba- bly not bring out a crippled ship . This mode I call taking the bull by the horns . This will not prevent the Revel ships or Swedes ...
... battle - ships crippled - perhaps one or two lost , for the wind which carries you in will most proba- bly not bring out a crippled ship . This mode I call taking the bull by the horns . This will not prevent the Revel ships or Swedes ...
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... battle was fought , and on the succeeding day he re - hoisted his flag on board the St. George . In a letter to the Dean of Norwich , Lord Bexley , formerly Mr. Vansittart , says , that upon the reported resignation of Mr. Pitt , and Mr ...
... battle was fought , and on the succeeding day he re - hoisted his flag on board the St. George . In a letter to the Dean of Norwich , Lord Bexley , formerly Mr. Vansittart , says , that upon the reported resignation of Mr. Pitt , and Mr ...
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... battle ships , and the whole of the smaller craft . The Commander - in - chief , with sound discretion , and in a handsome manner , not only left every thing to Lord Nelson for this detached service , but gave two more line - of- battle ...
... battle ships , and the whole of the smaller craft . The Commander - in - chief , with sound discretion , and in a handsome manner , not only left every thing to Lord Nelson for this detached service , but gave two more line - of- battle ...
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Addington Admiral Admiralty affectionate afterwards appointed April arrived assure attached August battle believe Bolton British Captain Hardy command Copenhagen Davison dear Emma dear Lady Hamilton dear Lord dearest Emma dearest Friend desire Dispatches and Letters Duke Duke of Bronté Earl enemy England favour feel French fleet frigate Gibraltar give guns happy heart honour hope Horatia humble servant kind King Lady Hamilton Ladyship Lieutenant Lord Nelson Lord St Lordship Majesty Majesty's Malta Mediterranean Merton Minister Naples naval NELSON AND BRONTÉ never occasion officers peace Post Captain Queen Queen of Naples Rear-Admiral received respect Royal Highness sail Sardinia sent shew ships shore Sicily sincere Sir Hyde Parker Sir John Sir John Acton Sir John Orde Sir William Hamilton soon squadron tell thanks thing Toulon Troubridge vessels Vice-Admiral Victory Vincent wish write wrote to Lady
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Page 534 - Doctor, I have not been a great sinner": and after a short pause, "Remember that I leave Lady Hamilton and my daughter Horatia as a legacy to my country.
Page 516 - May the Great God whom I worship, grant to my Country, and for the benefit of Europe in general, a great and glorious Victory; and may no misconduct in anyone tarnish it; and may humanity after Victory be the predominant feature in the British Fleet.
Page 532 - Then, and not till then, Nelson spoke of himself. "I am a dead man, Hardy," said he; "I am going fast: — it will be all over with me soon. Come nearer to me. Let my dear Lady Hamilton have my hair, and all other things belonging to me.
Page 479 - The next day he anchored at Gibraltar; and on the 20th, says he, " I went on shore for the first time since June 16th, 1803 ; and from having my foot out of the Victory, two years, wanting ten days.
Page 467 - My good fortune, my dear Ball, seems flown away. I cannot get a fair wind, or even a side wind. Dead foul ! Dead foul ! But my mind is fully made up what to do when I leave the Straits, supposing there is no certain account of the enemy's destination.
Page 517 - I also leave to the beneficence of my country my adopted daughter, Horatia Nelson Thompson; and I desire she will use in future the name of Nelson only. 'These are the only favours I ask of my king and country, at this moment when I am going to fight their battle.
Page 534 - Take care of my dear Lady Hamilton, Hardy. Take care of poor Lady Hamilton — Kiss me, Hardy', said he. Hardy knelt down and kissed his cheek: and Nelson said, 'Now I am satisfied. Thank God I have done my duty'.
Page 531 - I have called two or three of our fresh ships round, and have no doubt of giving them a drubbing." "I hope," said Nelson, "none of our ships have struck ? ' ' Hardy answered, '
Page 521 - I can do no more. We must trust to the Great Disposer of all events, and the justice of our cause. I thank God for this great opportunity of doing my duty.
Page 2 - England more intrusted to you, than ever yet fell to the lot of any British officer. On your decision depends whether our country shall be degraded in the eyes of Europe, or whether she shall rear her head higher than ever...