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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... never shall be so good a match for them as at this moment - the only con- sideration in my mind is , how to get at them with the least risk to our ships . " By Mr. Vansittart's account , the Danes have taken every means in their power ...
... never shall be so good a match for them as at this moment - the only con- sideration in my mind is , how to get at them with the least risk to our ships . " By Mr. Vansittart's account , the Danes have taken every means in their power ...
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... never be the enemy of England , and that the Emperor of Russia was not the enemy of England when this treaty was formed that he never would join Russia against Eng- land , and his declaration to that effect was the cause of the ...
... never be the enemy of England , and that the Emperor of Russia was not the enemy of England when this treaty was formed that he never would join Russia against Eng- land , and his declaration to that effect was the cause of the ...
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... never should join any power against England , but it required not much argument to satisfy him he could not help it , by his treaty . In speak- ing of the pretended union of the Northern Powers , I could not help saying that his Royal ...
... never should join any power against England , but it required not much argument to satisfy him he could not help it , by his treaty . In speak- ing of the pretended union of the Northern Powers , I could not help saying that his Royal ...
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... never was , I believe , more unwelcomely received by any person than by myself . It may be at the expense of my life ; and therefore , for God's sake , at least for mine , try if I cannot be relieved . The time was , a few months ago ...
... never was , I believe , more unwelcomely received by any person than by myself . It may be at the expense of my life ; and therefore , for God's sake , at least for mine , try if I cannot be relieved . The time was , a few months ago ...
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... never mention it again to him . By the 12th of June , or before , I hope to be in London , where I am fixed as to the plan of life I mean to pursue . It is to take a small neat house from six to ten miles from London , and there to ...
... never mention it again to him . By the 12th of June , or before , I hope to be in London , where I am fixed as to the plan of life I mean to pursue . It is to take a small neat house from six to ten miles from London , and there to ...
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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.