ISBN: 1230370153

Paperback, [EAN: 9781230370156], TheClassics.us, TheClassics.us, Book, [PU: TheClassics.us], TheClassics.us, This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can us… More...

Paperback, [EAN: 9781230370156], TheClassics.us, TheClassics.us, Book, [PU: TheClassics.us], TheClassics.us, This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1838 edition. Excerpt: ... I CHAPTER XII. 1800. Sir James writes to Earl Spencer.--Is appointed to the Cafear, of 84 guns.--Joins the Channel fleet.--The Brest fleet having escaped, proceeds to the Mediterranean. -- English fleet at Bantry Bay.--Return of the French fleet.--Caesar at Lisbon. --Sir James returns to Spithead.--Rejoins the Channel fleet. --Earl St. Vincent takes the command.--Appoints Sir James to command the advanced squadron.--Black Rocks.--Earl St. Vincent's letter of approbation.--Douvernenez Bay.--Various letters.--Complete success of the blockade.--Enemy's fleet laid up.--Sir James returns to Spithead.--Conclusion of 1800. Sir James had cherished the hope that he was to be permitted to enjoy the blessings of domestic life, at least for a few months; but even in the most perfect state of happiness which can be well imagined, he always held his duty to his King and country, (next to the duty he owed to his Creator,) to be paramount to every other consideration; and, feeling himself bound, after a short period of relaxation, to offer his services, he wrote the following letter: My Lord, Bath, 15th January 1799. As you were pleased to intimate your intention of being at Bath when I last had the honour of seeing you, I tielayed writing until this time. I am extremely happy to find that Lady Spencer's improved state of health has rendered the journey unnecessary. . • Two days after my arrival I received a letter from Admiral Young, proposing to me (in the absence of your lordship) a large seventy-four, which I declined accepting, as you had done me the honour to offer me the Caesar, on a certain expected event taking place. I hope you will forgive me for entreating that as many of the Orion's ship's company may be Reserved for me as the servic, 1000, Subjects, 1, Arts & Photography, 2, Biographies & Memoirs, 3, Business & Money, 3248857011, Calendars, 4, Children's Books, 12290, Christian Books & Bibles, 4366, Comics & Graphic Novels, 5, Computers & Technology, 6, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, 48, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, 8975347011, Education & Teaching, 173507, Engineering & Transportation, 301889, Gay & Lesbian, 10, Health, Fitness & Dieting, 9, History, 86, Humor & Entertainment, 10777, Law, 17, Literature & Fiction, 173514, Medical Books, 18, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, 20, Parenting & Relationships, 3377866011, Politics & Social Sciences, 21, Reference & Test Preparation, 22, Religion & Spirituality, 23, Romance, 75, Science & Math, 25, Science Fiction & Fantasy, 4736, Self-Help, 26, Sports & Outdoors, 28, Teen & Young Adult, 27, Travel, 283155, Books<

2013, ISBN: 1230370153

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[EAN: 9781230370156], Neubuch, [PU: Theclassics.Us, United States], Language: English Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1838 edition. Excerpt: . I CHAPTER XII. 1800. Sir James writes to Earl Spencer.--Is appointed to the Cafear, of 84 guns.--Joins the Channel fleet.--The Brest fleet having escaped, proceeds to the Mediterranean. -- English fleet at Bantry Bay.--Return of the French fleet.--Caesar at Lisbon. --Sir James returns to Spithead.--Rejoins the Channel fleet. --Earl St. Vincent takes the command.--Appoints Sir James to command the advanced squadron.--Black Rocks.--Earl St. Vincent s letter of approbation.--Douvernenez Bay.--Various letters.--Complete success of the blockade.--Enemy s fleet laid up.--Sir James returns to Spithead.--Conclusion of 1800. Sir James had cherished the hope that he was to be permitted to enjoy the blessings of domestic life, at least for a few months; but even in the most perfect state of happiness which can be well imagined, he always held his duty to his King and country, (next to the duty he owed to his Creator, ) to be paramount to every other consideration; and, feeling himself bound, after a short period of relaxation, to offer his services, he wrote the following letter: My Lord, Bath, 15th January 1799. As you were pleased to intimate your intention of being at Bath when I last had the honour of seeing you, I tielayed writing until this time. I am extremely happy to find that Lady Spencer s improved state of health has rendered the journey unnecessary. . Two days after my arrival I received a letter from Admiral Young, proposing to me (in the absence of your lordship) a large seventy-four, which I declined accepting, as you had done me the honour to offer me the Caesar, on a certain expected event taking place. I hope you will forgive me for entreating that as many of the Orion s ship s company may be Reserved for me as the service.<

2013, ISBN: 9781230370156

Theclassics.Us, Taschenbuch, Publiziert: 2013-09-12T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: black & white illustrations, 0.45 kg, Kategorien, Bücher, Theclassics.Us, 2013

2013, ISBN: 9781230370156

Theclassics.Us, Taschenbuch, Publiziert: 2013-09-12T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: black & white illustrations, 0.45 kg, Kategorien, Bücher, Theclassics.Us, 2013

2013, ISBN: 9781230370156

Theclassics.Us, Taschenbuch, Publiziert: 2013-09-12T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Hersteller-Nr.: black & white illustrations, Kategorien, Bücher, Theclassics.Us, 2013