Nelson and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies

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Nelson and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies

  • Nelson's Predictions
    “…In short, I can say with truth, that the French and Neapolitans are heartily sick of each other. All Calabria has returned to its loyalty, even within forty miles of Naples…”

    Horatio Nelson, autograph letter signed (“Nelson”), to Sir William Sidney Smith and Spencer Smith, predicting the collapse of the French puppet state in Naples, 3 pages , Palermo, 12 March 1799
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  • Nelson's Excuses to Fanny
    "…nothing but the situation of affairs in this Country has kept me from England […] good Sir William Lady Hamilton and myself are the main strings of the machine which manage what is going on in this Country…"

    Horatio Nelson, autograph letter signed (“Nelson”), to his wife Frances, 3 pages, 10 April 1799
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  • William Hamilton's Defence of the Neapolitan Court
    “…' For what government can go on without Justice, Reward, or Punishments?....”

    Sir William Hamilton, autograph letter signed, to William Compton, defending the actions of the returning Neapolitan court against the republicans in Naples, 7 pages, Palermo, 26 September 1799

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  • Nelson on Tyranny
    "...I hate rebels, I hate traitors, I hate Tyranny come from where it will. I have seen much of the world, and I have learnt from experience to hate and detest republics, there is nothing but Tyranny & oppression. I have never known a good act done by a Republican, it is contrary to his character. Under the mask of Liberty he is a Tyrant, a many headed monster that devours your happiness & prosperity..."

    Horatio Nelson, autograph letter signed (“Bronte Nelson”), to “My Lord”, 4 pages, Palermo, 7 November 1799
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