The Life of NelsonJohn Murray, 1831 - 352 страници |
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... answer which he received seemed to imply that the old forms were thought sufficient : and thus having no alternative , he was compelled , with his eyes open , to submit to a practice originating in fraudulent intentions . Soon ...
... answer which he received seemed to imply that the old forms were thought sufficient : and thus having no alternative , he was compelled , with his eyes open , to submit to a practice originating in fraudulent intentions . Soon ...
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... answer were not sent him by return of post , he should take refuge in France . To this he expected he should be driven , and for this he arranged every thing with his cha- racteristic rapidity of decision . It was settled that he should ...
... answer were not sent him by return of post , he should take refuge in France . To this he expected he should be driven , and for this he arranged every thing with his cha- racteristic rapidity of decision . It was settled that he should ...
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... answered in the usual official form : " Sir , I have received your letter of the 5th instant , ex- pressing your readiness to serve , and have read the same to my lords commissioners of the admi- ralty . " On the 12th of December he ...
... answered in the usual official form : " Sir , I have received your letter of the 5th instant , ex- pressing your readiness to serve , and have read the same to my lords commissioners of the admi- ralty . " On the 12th of December he ...
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... answer was , that she certainly was not . He then gave these or- ders : " Veer the ship , and lay her head to the westward let some of the best men be employed in refitting the rigging , and the carpenter in getting crows and capstern ...
... answer was , that she certainly was not . He then gave these or- ders : " Veer the ship , and lay her head to the westward let some of the best men be employed in refitting the rigging , and the carpenter in getting crows and capstern ...
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... answer had doubtless been sug- gested by the French about him : they had com- pletely gained the ascendency , and all negotiation on our part proved fruitless . Shortly afterward Nelson was detached with a small squadron , to co ...
... answer had doubtless been sug- gested by the French about him : they had com- pletely gained the ascendency , and all negotiation on our part proved fruitless . Shortly afterward Nelson was detached with a small squadron , to co ...
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