Memoirs of the Life of Vice-Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 |
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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 ships than he demanded. During this Council of War, the energy of
...
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 ships than he demanded. During this Council of War, the energy of
...
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To which he answered, Did you find any thing in the convoy of the Freja ? and
that no Commander could tell what contraband goods might be in the convoy, &c.
&c. and as to merchants, they would always sell what was most saleable ; and as
...
To which he answered, Did you find any thing in the convoy of the Freja ? and
that no Commander could tell what contraband goods might be in the convoy, &c.
&c. and as to merchants, they would always sell what was most saleable ; and as
...
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Answer : First, a free entry of the British fleet into Copenhagen, and the free use
of every thing we may want from it. Before I could get on, he replied quick, That
you shall have with pleasure. The next is, whilst this explanation is going on, a
total ...
Answer : First, a free entry of the British fleet into Copenhagen, and the free use
of every thing we may want from it. Before I could get on, he replied quick, That
you shall have with pleasure. The next is, whilst this explanation is going on, a
total ...
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The idea of going in a small boat, rowing six oars, without a single morsel of any
thing to eat or drink, the distance of about fifty leagues, must convince the world,
that every other earthly consideration than that of serving his country was totally ...
The idea of going in a small boat, rowing six oars, without a single morsel of any
thing to eat or drink, the distance of about fifty leagues, must convince the world,
that every other earthly consideration than that of serving his country was totally ...
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If, after this, either pretended friends or open enemies say any thing upon the
subject, tell them THEY BE DAMNED. Get Mr. Este, or some other able man, to
put these truths before the public. Envious men and enemies wish to hurt me, but
truth ...
If, after this, either pretended friends or open enemies say any thing upon the
subject, tell them THEY BE DAMNED. Get Mr. Este, or some other able man, to
put these truths before the public. Envious men and enemies wish to hurt me, but
truth ...
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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...
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| Title | Memoirs of the Life of Vice-Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 Memoirs of the Life of Vice-Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson, Thomas Joseph Pettigrew Signet library |
| Author | Thomas Joseph Pettigrew |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | T. and W. Boone, 1849 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 16 Oct 2006 |
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