Commander of the Channel Fleet

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Commander of the Channel Fleet

  • A Frustrated Nelson
    "…I am tired at not being able to get at the Damned Rascals but they are preparing against me in every quarter therefore whilst they are doing this they cannot be preparing for our invasion…"

    Horatio Nelson, autograph letter signed (Nelson & Bronte), to Emma Hamilton, on the frustrations of his Channel command, 3 pages, HMS Medusa at sea, 24 August 1801
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  • Mourning Captain Parker
    “...my sincere thanks and offer them to the officers under your command for your Lordships and their kindness in attending the funeral of my Dear departed friend Capt. Parker whose character (although only 21 years of age) would have done honour to any Rank or Station however elevated…”

    Horatio Nelson, autograph letter signed (“Nelson & Bronte”), to Lord George Cavendish, 2 pages, HMS Amazon, 29 September 1801
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  • Expressing Concern to Lutwidge
    "...we cannot at this time of the War, go to War with all Europe & America which must be the case, if we allow no trade to France..."

    Horatio Nelson, autograph letter signed (“Nelson & Bronte”), to Admiral Lutwidge, on his hopes for peace with France, 1 page, HMS Amazon, Dungeness, 3 October 1801
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