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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... regard for his conduct in the Guardian frigate of 44 guns , when conveying stores to the British Settlement at Botany Bay towards the close of the year 1789. This vessel was saved by the cool and intrepid behaviour of her Commander ...
... regard for his conduct in the Guardian frigate of 44 guns , when conveying stores to the British Settlement at Botany Bay towards the close of the year 1789. This vessel was saved by the cool and intrepid behaviour of her Commander ...
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... regards to Sir William , the Duke , Lord William , and all my friends . Kindest regards to Mrs. Nelson , if she is with you , which I hope she is . " The statement herein made of the manner in which Lord Nelson was received by the ...
... regards to Sir William , the Duke , Lord William , and all my friends . Kindest regards to Mrs. Nelson , if she is with you , which I hope she is . " The statement herein made of the manner in which Lord Nelson was received by the ...
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... regards to the Duke , Lord William , & c . & c . " NELSON AND BrontÉ . " " Your friend was on shore to - day to receive the ratification of the treaty of armistice . I received , as a warrior , all the praises which could gratify the ...
... regards to the Duke , Lord William , & c . & c . " NELSON AND BrontÉ . " " Your friend was on shore to - day to receive the ratification of the treaty of armistice . I received , as a warrior , all the praises which could gratify the ...
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... regards , as I do mine , to Sir William , the Duke , Lord William , and all our real friends . " " My dearest Friend , " April 14th , 1801 . 3 " I was in hopes that I should have got off some Copen- hagen china to have sent you by ...
... regards , as I do mine , to Sir William , the Duke , Lord William , and all our real friends . " " My dearest Friend , " April 14th , 1801 . 3 " I was in hopes that I should have got off some Copen- hagen china to have sent you by ...
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... regard I can pay to his memory . He was always good and kind to me . " The will printed below1 is a 1 " As the term of this life is at all times uncertain , and being at this time of sound mind and memory , and judging it unnecessary to ...
... regard I can pay to his memory . He was always good and kind to me . " The will printed below1 is a 1 " As the term of this life is at all times uncertain , and being at this time of sound mind and memory , and judging it unnecessary 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.