Ravages present on the occasion, and returus to North America -The naval and military forces return to Guadaloupe- Sad reverses of the yellow fever Barbarous conduct of Victor Hugues - Death of General Dundas and Captain Robertson Narrow escape of Captain Burnett-Horrible cruelty practised on the French Royalists Murder of the sick in the streets and hospitals — Arrival of ViceAdmiral Caldwell and General Vaughan with reinforcements — Departure of Sir John Jervis and Sir Charles Grey for England - They arrive at Spithead - Final surrender of the Guadaloupe to the French -Ravages of the yellow fever - Observations on the persecution raised against the Commander-in-chief at home for their alleged peculation in the islands-The charges disproved in Parliament -Violent memorandum of Lieutenant General Prescott - Destruction of the Boyne by fire at Spithead . 91 CHAPTER VI. Importance of the Mediterranean command-Eventful crisis on the shores of that Sea during the last forty years Lord Hood's reasous for resigning the command-Admiral Hotham's action with the French fleet in March and July, 1795-Disastrous results to the British fleet-Account of Nelson from Clarke and M'Arthur-His opinion of the Austrians-Subsidies to the Emperor-Introduction of Nelson to Sir John Jervis-Character of the latter-Scandalous report against the character of Nelson and his captains, supposed to have been got up by the French for the purpose of sowing dissensions between us and our allies-List of the ships under the orders of Sir John Jervis-Objects which he had to keep in view—The blockade of Toulon-Trowbridge commands the inshore squadron-High state of Order and Discipline in the Fleet-Good humour of the Sailors-Mode of Repairing the Ships at Sea-Health of the People attended to-Hospital Ship constantly inspected-Spain shows symptoms of approaching hostility-Rear-Admiral Mann sent out with a reinforcement Anxiety of the Commander-in-chief to keep up his supplies of Stores, Provisions, and Slop-clothing-Account of the Island of Corsica from Boswell's history-Difference between the Government of the Count de Marboeuf and Sir Gilbert Elliot-Anecdote of Galferi-Lord Hood's Landing on the Island-Conflicting opinions of Collingwood and Nelson-The Strength of the Martello TowersSiege of Bastia and Calvi-The Union between Corsica and Great Britain-Unfortunate preference shown by the British Government towards St. Domingo, to the entire loss of Corsica-Misapplication of the forces sent out under Admiral Christian-Preparations to evacuate Corsica-Secret Order of Sir John Jervis CHAPTER VII. 124 Value and interest of real Letters-Beneficial change in Dock yard Regulations-Letters to Commissioner Coffin-Duties of Naval Commissioner not well defined—The office under that name discontinued To Rear-Admiral Mann-To Consul Udney-To the Right Hon. William Wyndham-To Chevalier Acton-To Sir William Hamilton-To the Right Hon. William Wyndham-To the same— To Consul Udney-To Sir Gilbert Elliot, afterwards Lord MintoTo Commodore Nelson-To Consul Gregory-To the Viceroy of Corsica-To Nelson-To Consul Gregory-To Mr. Wyndham-To Sir William Hamilton 158 CHAPTER VIII. Observations on the mistakes made by Mr. Pitt in the commencement of the war - Consequences Unanimity between Sir J. Jervis, Sir Gilbert Elliot, and Nelson- - Letters to the Viceroy of Corsica — To Nelson-To the Viceroy-To Nelson-To the Viceroy-To Captain Tyler-To Sir Morton Eden-To Mr. Wyndham-Occupation of the Island of Elba-To the Viceroy To Mr. Jackson at Turin-To Captain Bowen-To the Viceroy-To General O‘Hara—To Colonel Graham—Alarm of the Court of Naples on our evacuation of Corsica -To the Viceroy-To Joseph Braame, Esq.-To General O'HaraTo Nelson-To Lieutenant-General Trigge-To the ViceroyEvacuation of Corsica- Hostilities of the natives - The ships of war take the merchantmen in tow, and proceed to Gibraltar-Counterorders from home to prevent the evacuation-Too late-To His Royal Highness Prince Augustus, now Duke of Sussex CHAPTER IX. 186 Letters To Captain Fremantle-To Mr. Braame-To Vice-Admiral lingwood's reflections on the critical position of the British fleet, under Sir John Jervis - Extraordinary conduct of Rear-Admiral Mann 224 CHAPTER X. Kind disposition of Earl St. Vincent - Destitution of the fleet - Letter to Vice-Admiral Vandeput― Order to Captain Tyler — Desertion to America Letter to Consul Matra - To Sir Gilbert Elliot - To Nelson-To Lieutenant-General de Burgh-To Sir William Hamilton To Mr. Drake To Sir Gilbert Elliot To Captain Stewart To Mr. Master-To the Honourable Robert Walpole To the same— To the same - To the same- -To General O'Hara To the Honourable Robert Walpole-To the same - To the same To Mr. Lemprière — To Lord Garlies CHAPTER XI. 268 Importance of Minorca to England at this crisis-Disasters of the British Fleet on its way from thence to Gibraltar-The Fleet loses four sail of the line-Loss of the Courageux, owing to the custom of keeping Courts-Martial sitting in all weathers-The capture of the Nemesis and Sardine-Violation of Neutrality-Sir John Jervis joined in the Tagus by Sir William Parker with six sail of the line-Sails in search of the Spanish Fleet-St. George gets on shore, and is disabled— -Nelson joins the Admiral-Hears of the Spanish Fleet-Falls in with them-Brings them to Action-Battle of Cape St. VincentParticulars-List of the contending Fleets-Observations-Letters to Governor Connell-To General O'Hara-Observations on Collingwood's Two Medals-To General De Burgh-To Captain Fremantle-To the Speaker of the House of Commons-To the Lord Chancellor-To the Lord Mayor of London-To Captain Hope—To Don Roderigo de Sousa-Order to Sir Thomas Thompson-To the Hon. Robert Walpole 299 CHAPTER XII. Anecdotes of Lord St. Vincent-His attention to the Health of his People Introduction of the Sick Bay, or apartment peculiarly adapted for the Sick on board Ship-His encouragement of zeal His Answer to Keats-Comparison between St. Vincent and Vernon-Anecdote of the latter being dismissed from the Service-Lord St. Vincent's extensive command-His Hospitality and Munificence to Foreigners-His polished manners-His dislike of ceremony Accused of want of sincerity-The charge common to all men in high station-His attention to trifles- His humanity to Prisoners CHAPTER XIII. 338 The mutiny at Cadiz - Mr. Pitt's motion in Parliament: the question not clearly understood, nor fairly stated- Mr. Giffard's error on the subject of biscuit - The affair of the Kingsfisher in the TagusConduct of John Maitland-Remarks―The first symptoms of mutiny in the fleet before Cadiz - Conduct of Captain Dacres, of the Barfleur of Lord St. Vincent-- Affair of the St. George, Peard, and Hatley - Fidelity of the marines - Court-martial-Speech of Lord St. Vincent to the mutineers - His promptitude in carrying the sentence into effect - Divine service, execution, and action with the enemy Order to Sir William Parker-Letter to Lady Spencer -Origin of the dispute with Sir John Orde― Capture of the Prince George's launch Skirmish with the Spanish gun-boats - Unfortunate results-General order - Ill-advised proceeding of Sir John Orde. 355 CHAPTER XIV. - Mutiny on board the Princess Royal - Character, trial, and execution of the mutineers Reflections-Anecdotes with reference to the above-The signal for all chaplains - The Admiral's manner of passing a sleepless night- His visit to the quarter-deck - Order to block up the entering port-Consequences - Anecdote of Tucker - of Darby — of Coffin - of Downman Lord St. Vincent fond of taking charge of the watch -The mutiny on board the Romulus -The manner of treating the crew Reply to the captain of a frigate Letter to the Board of Ordnance on saluting and exercise Letter to Sir J. Brenton on boarding vessels on neutral convoys 376 CHAPTER XV. Affair of Sir John Orde, with letters to Lord Spencer and Sir Evan Nepean, having reference to that subject CHAPTER XVI. 393 Temporary disagreement between Earl St. Vincent and Captain Collingwood-Collingwood's observations on Nelson's appointment to the Nile - His unwilling obedience - His remarks on the state of Ireland, and the Irish mutineer-Lord St. Vincent's letter to Lady Spencer - Commented on by the Editor of Collingwood's MemoirsReply to those remarks - Justification of Lord St. Vincent's conduct Necessity shown of leaving the choice of officers in the hands of the executive power-Officers may claim their rank by seniority, but cannot claim employment - The Articles of War, particularly the 19th and 22d, apply to all classes in the service Comparison between the Lord High Admiral and Earl St. Vincent — None but the executive power should call a commander-in-chief to accountCollingwood's letter to J. E. Blackett- Unfair to the character and memory of Earl St. Vincent - Pigsties and blankets”—The mutineer of the Romulus sent to Collingwood - Improper threat of punishment - Necessity of showing that such was not the practice of our service - Danger of their being believed-Teong's account of punishments in the reign of Queen Elizabeth Collingwood's punishments mild, even to a fault. - Reasons for Lord St. Vincent's being popular with the seamen Anecdotes of the olden times of the navy 423 66 CHAPTER XVII. Anxieties of Earl St. Vincent after the battle of the 14th FebruaryHis plans for keeping the sailors employed, and diverting their mindsBombardment of Cadiz-Eagerness for blood-Nelson's boat-fight off Cadiz He is sent to Teneriffe-Is unsuccessful, and loses his armRejoins Lord St. Vincent, and returns to England-Fearful crisis for Great Britain-Vast preparations of the enemy in Brest, Cadiz, Carthagena, and Toulon Earl St. Vincent gains intelligence of their movements-Appointment of Nelson to the command of the squadron -Jealousy of the other officers-Management of Lord St. Vincent in sending away the detachment-Value of insular governments in both hemispheres-Lord St. Vincent retires to Gibraltar — His vigilance -Reasons for keeping his lordship on the station not well foundedCollingwood a victim to the same-Lord St. Vincent's idea of coming at an able commander-in-chief — British admirals often too old to go to sea-Sir Sydney Smith's appointment to the Eastern part of the Mediterranean occasions much jealousy against him-Severe observations made on him by Earl St. Vincent, answered Letter from Earl St. Vincent to Earl Spencer on the appointment of Sir Sydney Smith-Letter to Mr. Nepean To the same - Prejudices against Sir Sydney Smith—Justification of the government in choosing him - His brilliant services at Acre 449 |