Lives of the British Admirals: Containing Also a New and Accurate Naval History, from the Earliest Periods, Հատոր 8C. J. Barrinton, 1817 |
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... American mines . The British ministry well knew that most of the armed vessels which arrived in the ports of Spain from South America had specie on board for the service of France , this they con- nived at for a long time , but finding ...
... American mines . The British ministry well knew that most of the armed vessels which arrived in the ports of Spain from South America had specie on board for the service of France , this they con- nived at for a long time , but finding ...
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... America with his whole family , consisting of his lady , four daughters , and five sons ; the daughters were amiable and beautiful women , and the sons grown up to manhood . With such a family and a large fortune , the gradual savings ...
... America with his whole family , consisting of his lady , four daughters , and five sons ; the daughters were amiable and beautiful women , and the sons grown up to manhood . With such a family and a large fortune , the gradual savings ...
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... American brig was met with about the same time ; ' the master of which , with that propensity to deceive the English and assist the French in any manner , which has been but too common among his countrymen , affirmed , that he had been ...
... American brig was met with about the same time ; ' the master of which , with that propensity to deceive the English and assist the French in any manner , which has been but too common among his countrymen , affirmed , that he had been ...
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... American , lately arrived from England , maintained that it was impossible , for he had seen him only a few days before in London ; and , at that time , there was no rumour of his going again to sea . " The station which Nelson had ...
... American , lately arrived from England , maintained that it was impossible , for he had seen him only a few days before in London ; and , at that time , there was no rumour of his going again to sea . " The station which Nelson had ...
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... America , and was followed into the Bay of Cheseapeak by His Majesty's ships Belleisle and Bellona . Here she ran ashore , and was burnt by the crew of the Melampus . Of the rest , two were destroyed on the American coast by the British ...
... America , and was followed into the Bay of Cheseapeak by His Majesty's ships Belleisle and Bellona . Here she ran ashore , and was burnt by the crew of the Melampus . Of the rest , two were destroyed on the American coast by the British ...
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Էջ 87 - It was soon perceived upon examination that the wound was mortal. This, however, was concealed from all except Captain Hardy, the chaplain, and the medical attendants. He himself being certain, from the sensation in his back and the gush of blood he felt momently within his breast, that no human care could avail him, insisted that the surgeon should leave him, and attend to those to whom he might be useful; "for," said he, "you can do nothing for me.
Էջ 86 - A ball fired from her mizentop, which, in the then situation of the two vessels, was not more than fifteen yards from that part of the deck where he was standing, struck the epaulette on his left shoulder, about a quarter after one, just in the heat of action.
Էջ 89 - 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'. Hardy stood over him in silence for a moment or two, then knelt again and kissed his forehead. 'Who is that?' said Nelson; and being informed, he replied, 'God bless you, Hardy'.
Էջ 83 - That officer answered, that considering the handsome way in which battle was offered by the enemy, their apparent determination for a fair trial of strength, and the situation of the land, he thought it, would be a glorious result if fourteen were captured. He replied: "I shall not be satisfied with less than twenty.
Էջ 142 - O spare me a little, that I may recover my strength : before I go hence, and be no more seen.
Էջ 297 - I have the honour to acquaint you, for the information of my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that at 5 o'clock PM on the 6th of August last, in latitude 24° 44
Էջ 88 - By this time all feeling below the breast was gone, and Nelson having made the surgeon ascertain this, said to him, " You know I am gone. I know it. I feel something rising in my breast," putting his hand on his left side,
Էջ 142 - Behold, Thou hast made my days as it were a span long, and mine age is even as nothing in respect of Thee ; and verily every man living is altogether vanity.
Էջ 306 - Frigate Constitution, off St. Salvador, December 31, 1812. " SlBi " Jt is with deep regret that 1 write you, for the information of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that His Majesty's ship Java...
Էջ 87 - ' I hope not," cried Hardy. "Yes," he replied, "my backbone is shot through." Yet even now, not for a moment losing his presence of mind, he observed, as they were carrying him down the ladder, that the...