Nelson was carried below by sergeant-major of marines Robert Adair and two seamen. [259] Later assessments, including one by Andrew Lambert, have stressed that the armistice had not been authorised by the King of Naples, and that the retribution meted out by the Neapolitans was not unusual for the time. [102] In the same month, the French thrust towards Leghorn and were certain to capture the city. His signal just prior to the commencement of the battle, "England expects that every man will do his duty", is regularly quoted, paraphrased and referenced. Scott, who remained by Nelson as he died, recorded his last words as "God and my country". Touring Artist/Worship Music Leader/Educator, Brooklyn, NY. Nelson Leader series on Nelson Nature. In 1788, they settled at Nelson's childhood home at Burnham Thorpe. Nelson, the Hamiltons and several other British travellers left Leghorn for Florence on 13 July. After reminding him to "take care of poor Lady Hamilton", Nelson said "Kiss me, Hardy". In early 1776 Nelson contracted malaria and became seriously ill. Sen. [115][116] On 20 February, in a standard promotion according to his seniority and unrelated to the battle, he was promoted to Rear Admiral of the Blue. Whilst in London news reached him that Admiral Duncan had defeated the Dutch fleet at the Battle of Camperdown. On 4 July Agamemnon sailed from St Fiorenzo with a small force of frigates and sloops, bound for Genoa. They have not commented on the allegations. [132], Although surgeons had been unable to remove the central ligature in his amputated arm, which had caused considerable inflammation and poisoning, in early December it came out of its own accord and Nelson rapidly began to recover. Nelson then had the transports seized. [14] Nelson spent the six-month voyage recuperating and had almost recovered by the time he arrived in Britain in September 1776. [225] On 20 October 1805, the fleet was sighted making its way out of harbour by patrolling British frigates, and Nelson was informed that they appeared to be heading to the west.[228]. He led a boarding party across, crying "Westminster Abbey or glorious victory!" "Show him in directly", I said. During this period Fanny Nelson and Emma Hamilton met for the first time; Nelson was reported as being cold and distant to his wife and his attention to Emma became the subject of gossip. [58] The marriage was registered at Fig Tree Church in St John's Parish on Nevis. He was named "Horatio" after his godfather Horatio Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford (1723–1809), the first cousin of his maternal grandmother Anne Turner (1691–1768).). [257] Nelson's actions during the reoccupation of Naples have also been the subject of debate: his approval of the wave of reprisals against the Jacobins who had surrendered under the terms agreed by Cardinal Ruffo, and his personal intervention in securing the execution of Caracciolo, are considered by some biographers, such as Robert Southey, to have been a shameful breach of honour. 59 Maiden Lane, 1804. "[9], Nelson briefly returned to Triumph after the expedition's return to Britain in September 1773. Despondently Nelson wrote to Jervis: "A left-handed Admiral will never again be considered as useful, therefore the sooner I get to a very humble cottage the better, and make room for a better man to serve the state". Stuff Digital Edition. [256], Aspects of Nelson's life and career were controversial, both during his lifetime and after his death. He promptly gave chase, firing on the 40-gun Melpomene. [132] Despite his plans, Nelson was never to live there. [71] Nelson spent his time trying to find employment for former crew members, attending to family affairs, and cajoling contacts in the navy for a posting. Nelson hurried to London where he met cabinet ministers and was given command of the fleet blockading Cádiz. [162] Dismayed by the bloodshed, Ruffo agreed to a capitulation with the Jacobin forces that allowed them safe conduct to France. On 21 October 1805, the Franco-Spanish fleet came out of port, and Nelson's fleet engaged them at the Battle of Trafalgar. The Nelson Mail has a weekly readership of 54,000 people The Nelson Mail has a daily readership of 34,000 people The Nelson Leader has a per issue readership of 26,000people The Tasman Leader has 30,000 people reading per issue. See below for back issues. Nelson duly took command of the Hinchinbrook on 1 September. On their arrival, Parker was inclined to blockade Denmark and control the entrance to the Baltic, but Nelson urged a pre-emptive attack on the Danish fleet at harbour in Copenhagen. [36] Nelson successfully organised the convoy and escorted it into British waters. Drawing on his own experience from the Nile and Copenhagen, and the examples of Duncan at Camperdown and Rodney at the Saintes, Nelson decided to split his fleet into squadrons rather than forming it into a similar line parallel to the enemy. [118][119] During this period Nelson developed a scheme to capture Santa Cruz de Tenerife, aiming to seize a large quantity of specie from the treasure ship Principe de Asturias, which was reported to have recently arrived. My back is shot through. [17] Nelson then travelled to London to take his lieutenant's examination on 9 April; his examining board consisted of Captains John Campbell, Abraham North, and his uncle, Maurice Suckling. [39] Nelson arrived off Newfoundland with the convoy in late May, then detached on a cruise to hunt American privateers. [171][172]. Now you can read Stuff Digital Edition anytime, anywhere. [217] Nelson stayed briefly in London, where he was cheered wherever he went, before visiting Merton to see Emma, arriving in late August. 2. [102] In June the Agamemnon was sent back to Britain for repairs, and Nelson was appointed to the 74-gun HMS Captain. [212] Nelson arrived off Toulon in July 1803 and spent the next year and a half enforcing the blockade. [204] On 22 October 1801 the Peace of Amiens was signed between the British and the French, and Nelson – in poor health again – retired to Britain where he stayed with Sir William and Lady Hamilton.