Memoirs of the Life of Vice-Admiral, Lord Viscount Nelson, K. B., Duke of Bronté, Etc., Etc., Etc, Volume 2T. & W. Boone, 1849 |
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... attached , were of this interesting party ; from which every man separated with feelings of admiration for their great leader , and with anxious impatience to follow him to the approaching battle . The signal to prepare for action had ...
... attached , were of this interesting party ; from which every man separated with feelings of admiration for their great leader , and with anxious impatience to follow him to the approaching battle . The signal to prepare for action had ...
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... attach- ing on a deviation from your instructions , as not the least eminent among the services which you have rendered your country in so many years of glory . Mr. Addington has since communicated the whole affair to Lord St. Vincent ...
... attach- ing on a deviation from your instructions , as not the least eminent among the services which you have rendered your country in so many years of glory . Mr. Addington has since communicated the whole affair to Lord St. Vincent ...
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... attached friend Nelson fought and conquered . Captain Bligh has promised to take charge of it , and I hope it will reach you safe . Our guns are all out of the ship in order to get her over the shallow water . My Commander - in - chief ...
... attached friend Nelson fought and conquered . Captain Bligh has promised to take charge of it , and I hope it will reach you safe . Our guns are all out of the ship in order to get her over the shallow water . My Commander - in - chief ...
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... attached to the Duke of Clarence ? " When the thanks were moved in the House of Lords , I endeavoured to im- press the public mind with the very great services you have so repeatedly rendered the King and Country . I am truly happy my ...
... attached to the Duke of Clarence ? " When the thanks were moved in the House of Lords , I endeavoured to im- press the public mind with the very great services you have so repeatedly rendered the King and Country . I am truly happy my ...
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... attached friend , " NELSON AND BRONTÉ . " I " My dearest Friend , " St. George , April 28th , 1801 . " I had last night one of my dreadful attacks , and this day I have applied to Sir Hyde Parker , and he tells me the Blanche shall ...
... attached friend , " NELSON AND BRONTÉ . " I " My dearest Friend , " St. George , April 28th , 1801 . " I had last night one of my dreadful attacks , and this day I have applied to Sir Hyde Parker , and he tells me the Blanche shall ...
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Page 160 - Tis not in mortals to command success, But we'll do more, Sempronius; we'll deserve it.
Page 526 - 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 528 - 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 510 - 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 473 - 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 511 - 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 525 - 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 528 - Take care of my dear Lady Hamilton, Hardy; take care of poor Lady Hamilton. Kiss me, Hardy,
Page 498 - It was new — it was singular — it was simple!" and, from Admirals downwards, it was repeated — "It must succeed, if ever they will allow us to get at them! You are, my Lord, surrounded by friends whom you inspire with confidence.
Page 515 - 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.