ISBN: 9781231130711

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RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 228 pages. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1845 Excerpt: . . . Palermo, 16th February, 1799. Sir, I herewith transmit you a demand for slops for his Majestys Ship Goliath, and beg leave to observe that all the Ships now under my command are equally in want of them, and some of them very much distressed, as slops are not to be purchased here but at an enormous price, and very disadvantageous to the seamen. I am, and c. , Nelson. TO LIEUTENANT-GENERAL THE HONOURABLE CHARLES STUART. From a Copy, in the Admiralty. Palermo, 10th February, 1799. What a state we arc in here!--without troops, and the Enemy at the door; for although there arc 4000 Neapolitan regular troops, these are not to be trusted; 13, 000 Sicilian troops are raising, and 26, 000 Militia; but I fear, before these are got together, the active French will get possession of Messina, the key of Sicily. There is a good Citadel, and might be defended for a long time; but there is such treachery, that probably it will be given without a shot. I know, my dear Sir, your situation at Minorca, and I regret that you cannot, I fear, send here and save us, for 1000 English troops in the citadel of Messina would, I am convinced save Sicily. I dare not hope such a thing; but having ventured to mention this subject, I leave it to your excellent judgment. With every sentiment of respect, believe me, my dear Sir, yours, and c. Nelson. I have sent my letter to Lord St. Vincent open, for Duckworth to read, which tells all the news I can learn. TO CAPTAIN TROUBRIDGE, H. M. SHIP CULLODEN. Letter-Book. Palermo, February 18th, 1799. My dear Troubridge, Whatever has been the result of your expedition to Egypt, I am confident it is such as will do you credit; and if you, and my other brave friends, are well in health, all is well. You will find that I have ordered all our Transports . . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub<

ISBN: 9781231130711

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