quence of orders which have been sent to Vice-Admiral Collingwood, respecting the removal of many Frigates and Sloops from stations to which I had thought it proper to appoint them; and as I am totally ignorant if their Lordships have appointed others in their room, I send you a copy of my ideas of the force which is necessary for the different stations, which I have sent to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty; and as you are as fully sensible as I am, of the necessity of keeping the force on those stations, and most particularly that of Malta, (without which force the Island could have no commerce, or even communication with any place, from the numerous French Privateers in that neighbourhood, and both the Inhabitants and Troops would be reduced to a very disagreeable, if not distressing situation,) I shall only take the Amazon Frigate with me; and as soon as I get to any force which may render my present one unnecessary, I shall detach, or recommend it to my Superior Officer, two Sail of the Line to reinforce you. I will not presume to say anything further on the duties of the Commanding Officer in the Mediterranean station, as you have, before my arrival, and since my departure for the West Indies, filled the post with so much ability and honour to yourself, and advantage to your King and Country. I am, I do assure you, Sir, with the highest respect and esteem, your most humble servant, NELSON AND BRONTE. TO WILLIAM MARSDEN, ESQ., ADMIRALTY. [Original, in the Admiralty. "26th July. Noon. Squadron in company, Cape St. Mary's N. 45 W., distance, 174 leagues.-Victory's Log. Admiral Collingwood's Squadron in sight to the Eastward.”—Signal Log.] Sir, Victory, at Sea, July 26th, 1805. Not having had an opportunity of seeing, or hearing from Rear-Admiral Sir Richard Bickerton, during my short stay inside the Straits, I am totally ignorant of the orders he may have received from their Lordships during my absence, and having yesterday morning, at four o'clock, received information from Vice-Admiral Collingwood, by the Termagant, (through the channel of a newspaper from Lisbon,) that the Enemy's Squadron from the West Indies had gone to the Northward, induced me to avail myself of the Easterly wind; consequently, as the Vice-Admiral was considerably to leeward of Cadiz, I did not wait to see him, but from the copies of their Lordships' orders, &c. which he sent me on the 20th inst., I have been enabled to judge the force in my opinion necessary for blockading Cadiz, &c. as well as for watching the Enemy's Squadron at Carthagena, and the other important services within the Mediterranean, and therefore wrote Vice-Admiral Collingwood, and Rear-Admiral Sir Richard Bickerton, copies of which are herewith transmitted, together with a copy of a paper containing my ideas of the force necessary for the station off Cadiz, and for the several and very important ones within the Mediterranean, which I trust their Lordships will be pleased to approve of; at any rate, to do me the justice to believe that the arrangements I have made, have been done upon the most mature deliberation, and to the utmost of my abilities. I am, Sir, &c. NELSON AND Bronte. TO ADMIRAL THE HONOURABLE WILLIAM CORNWALLIS. [From a Press-copy in the possession of the Right Hon. John Wilson Croker.] Victory, off Cape St. Mary's, July 27th, 1805. My dear Friend, The Enemy's Fleet from the West Indies being certainly gone to some Port in the Bay, I am proceeding to the Northward, with eleven Sail of the Line. I shall either call off Cape Clear, or proceed direct off Ushant, to form a junction with you, as circumstances may, in my judgment, (from intelligence,) require. I shall only hope, after all my long pursuit of my Enemy, that I may arrive at the moment they are meeting you; for my very wretched state of health will force me to get on shore for a little while. I am ever, my dear friend, your most faithful and attached, NELSON AND BRONTE. TO . [From a Press-copy in the possession of the Right Hon. John Wilson Croker.] Victory, off Cape St. Mary's, July 27th, 1805. Sir, If you should fall in with any of the Cruizers belonging to the Irish station, you will submit to the Captain the propriety of receiving my letter for the Right Honourable Lord Gardner, or the Commander-in-Chief in Ireland; and should you fall in with one of the Honourable Admiral Cornwallis's Cruizers, you will deliver to him my letter for the Commander of the Channel Fleet, and show both the Captains my letter to them, and this one to you. I am, Sir, &c. NELSON AND BRONTE. Should you fall in with no Vessel, you will send the letters to the Port-Admiral. TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE ADMIRAL LORD GARDNER. [From a Press-copy in the possession of the Right Hon. John Wilson Croker.] Victory, off Cape St. Mary's, July 27th, 1805. My Lord, I am proceeding to the Northward, as I have no doubt that the Enemy's Fleet from the West Indies are gone into some Port in the Bay. Should I receive any information. which may lead me to suppose the destination of the Enemy is Ireland, I shall form a junction with you; and it is most probable that I shall, if [I] receive no intelligence, make Cape Clear; therefore, I shall be obliged if you will order some of your Cruizers to look out for me, with such information as may enable me to direct my further proceedings. I have with me eleven Sail of the Line. I cannot be many days after the Pickle Schooner, who is directed to put this letter on board any Frigate of your Squadron, or any one looking out for information near the Channel, which she may fall in with. I have the honour to be, with the highest respect, &c. NELSON AND BRONTE. TO THE COMMANDERS OF ANY FRIGATES OR VESSELS ON THE IRISH OR CHANNEL STATION. From & Press-Cigy in the possession of the Right Hon. John Wilson Croker.] I schmit to you the propriety of carrying my letter to the Commander-in-Chief on the Irish station, or to the Commander-in-Chief of the Channel Fleet, as you may belong to one station or the other. It is of very great importance the knowledge of my very near approach; but I cannot say of what importance the service you are employed upon-being of more or less importance, that I must leave to your judgment. I am, Sir, &c. NELSON AND BRONTE. END OF VOL. VI. TC Savill, Printer. 4, Chandos-street, Covent-garden. NEW PUBLICATIONS, NOW READY. I. HISTORY OF THE CAPTIVITY OF NAPOLEON AT ST. HELENA. BY GENERAL COUNT MONTHOLON, THE EMPEROR'S COMPANION IN EXILE, AND TESTAMENTARY EXECUTOR. Now first Translated and Published, with the sanction of the Author, from the Original Manuscript, 2 vols. 8vo, 28s. bound. 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