Life and Correspondence of John, Earl of St. Vincent, Τόμος 1H. Colburn, 1838 |
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... supplies for the fleet on that station ; but , just before she sailed , he received a private letter informing him that he was appointed first lieutenant of the Diamond , a very fine frigate , at that time com- manded by his friend Sir ...
... supplies for the fleet on that station ; but , just before she sailed , he received a private letter informing him that he was appointed first lieutenant of the Diamond , a very fine frigate , at that time com- manded by his friend Sir ...
Σελίδα 11
... supply its place . I shall , at all events , conclude this part of my subject with a motto which Mr. Boswell found on the Palazzo Tolomei at Sienna : * " Quod potui feci - faciant meliora potentes . " Perhaps the most brief and succinct ...
... supply its place . I shall , at all events , conclude this part of my subject with a motto which Mr. Boswell found on the Palazzo Tolomei at Sienna : * " Quod potui feci - faciant meliora potentes . " Perhaps the most brief and succinct ...
Σελίδα 119
... supplies into the island . I took his vessel , and put him in irons , and handed him over to the Admiral , while I sent my prize into port , where she was condemned , hull and cargo . The man was very in- solent , and muttered something ...
... supplies into the island . I took his vessel , and put him in irons , and handed him over to the Admiral , while I sent my prize into port , where she was condemned , hull and cargo . The man was very in- solent , and muttered something ...
Σελίδα 130
... supply came from England , and our nearest port of equipment was Gibraltar . It was after this battle and its disastrous consequences , that Sir John Jervis was ap- pointed to the Mediterranean command . He embarked on board the Lively ...
... supply came from England , and our nearest port of equipment was Gibraltar . It was after this battle and its disastrous consequences , that Sir John Jervis was ap- pointed to the Mediterranean command . He embarked on board the Lively ...
Σελίδα 136
... supply of the French army in the Rivera of Genoa . The report was too absurd to require a moment's refutation ; yet Nelson was highly indignant at it , and wrote at once to Lord Grenville , demanding immediate investigation . I have no ...
... supply of the French army in the Rivera of Genoa . The report was too absurd to require a moment's refutation ; yet Nelson was highly indignant at it , and wrote at once to Lord Grenville , demanding immediate investigation . I have no ...
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Life and Correspondence of John, Earl of St. Vincent, Τόμος 1 Edward Pelham Brenton Πλήρης προβολή - 1838 |
Life and Correspondence of John, Earl of St. Vincent, Τόμος 1 Edward Pelham Brenton Πλήρης προβολή - 1838 |
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Σελίδα 304 - That is precisely the answer which I expected from you, Captain Collingwood,
Σελίδα 433 - I know your character well, but beware how you attempt to excite insubordination in this ship : for I have such confidence in my men, that I am certain I shall hear in an hour of everything you are doing. If you behave well in future, I will treat you like the rest, nor notice here what happened in another ship ; but if you endeavour to excite mutiny, mark me well, I will instantly head you up in a cask, and throw you into the sea.
Σελίδα 309 - Spanish fleet opposed to me, amounting to twenty-seven sail of the line ; and an account of the killed and wounded in his Majesty's ships, as well as in those taken from the enemy. The moment the latter (almost totally dismasted) and His Majesty's ships the Captain and Culloden, are in a state to put to sea, I shall avail myself of the first favourable wind, to proceed off Cape St. Vincent, in my way to Lisbon. " Captain Calder, whose able assistance has greatly contributed to the public service...
Σελίδα 12 - I would never draw another bill without a certainty of its being paid. I immediately changed my mode of living, quitted my mess, lived alone, and took up the ship's allowance, which I found quite sufficient ; washed and mended my own clothes ; made a pair of trousers out of the ticking of my bed ; and having by these means saved as much money as would redeem my honour, I took up my bill, and from that time to this I have taken care to keep within my means.
Σελίδα 416 - ... other, and at length for a Lieutenant. Captain Collingwood, who had been observing this in silence, ordered his boat to be manned, as he would go too. On his arrival on board, he desired the Lieutenant, when the order was copied, to bring it to him ; and he read it while he was walking the quarter-deck with Lord St. Vincent and Sir Robert Calder. It was merely an order for the Excellent to receive on board two bags of onions for the use of the sick ; and on seeing it he exclaimed, " Bless me...
Σελίδα 433 - On one occasion, a seaman was sent from the Romulus, who had pointed one of the forecastle guns, shotted to the muzzle, at the quarter-deck, and standing by it with a match, declared that he would fire at the officers, unless he received a promise that no punishment should be inflicted upon him. On his arrival on board the Excellent, Captain Collingwood, in the presence of many of the sailors, said to him, with great sternness of manner, " I know your character well, but beware how you attempt to...
Σελίδα 357 - I hope you are innocent ; but, if guilty, I recommend you instantly to set about making your peace with God ; for if you are condemned, and there is daylight to hang you, you will die this day.
Σελίδα 416 - On one occasion, the Excellent was directed to weigh when off Cadiz, and to close with the Admiral's ship, and in running down, the signal was made five or six times for altering the course, first on one side and then on the other, and at length for a Lieutenant. Captain Collingwood, who had been observing this in silence, ordered his boat to be manned, as he would go too. On his arrival on board, he desired the Lieutenant, when the order was copied, to bring it to...
Σελίδα 432 - Collingwood,' he used to say, ' and he will bring them to order.' On one occasion, a seaman was sent from the Romulus, who had pointed one of the forecastle guns, shotted to the muzzle, at the quarter-deck, and standing by it with a match, declared...
Σελίδα 308 - I enclose the most correct list I have been able to obtain of the Spanish fleet opposed to me, amounting to twenty-seven sail of the line ; and an account of the killed and wounded in his Majesty's ships, as well as in those taken from the enemy. The moment the latter (almost totally dismasted) and...