Life and Correspondence of John, Earl of St. Vincent, Volumen1H. Colburn, 1838 |
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... whole of my family at different times experienced the greatest attentions from him . During this visit , his Lordship frequently led me to converse with him on many subjects connected with the naval service , and , by the depth of his ...
... whole of my family at different times experienced the greatest attentions from him . During this visit , his Lordship frequently led me to converse with him on many subjects connected with the naval service , and , by the depth of his ...
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... whole affair , I shall make no apo- logy for giving it entire . The truth is that the fame and character of Lord St. Vincent de- pended almost as much on this trial as did those of Lord Keppel ; and as on this occasion the former ...
... whole affair , I shall make no apo- logy for giving it entire . The truth is that the fame and character of Lord St. Vincent de- pended almost as much on this trial as did those of Lord Keppel ; and as on this occasion the former ...
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... whole months filled up with the words , " Ditto weather , " now and then varied with , " Opened a cask of beef , " & c . In a service like our's , when not a day passes over our heads without something novel that must strike the most ...
... whole months filled up with the words , " Ditto weather , " now and then varied with , " Opened a cask of beef , " & c . In a service like our's , when not a day passes over our heads without something novel that must strike the most ...
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Edward Pelham Brenton. opportunity to declare to this Court , and to the whole world , that , during the whole time the English fleet was in sight of the French fleet , he displayed the greatest naval skill and ability , and the boldest ...
Edward Pelham Brenton. opportunity to declare to this Court , and to the whole world , that , during the whole time the English fleet was in sight of the French fleet , he displayed the greatest naval skill and ability , and the boldest ...
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... whole time I was in action with them . I do not speak to the confusion , but the disorder certainly did continue , for they were in no line . 59 Q. Can you say , whilst the French were upon the starboard - tack after having wore as you ...
... whole time I was in action with them . I do not speak to the confusion , but the disorder certainly did continue , for they were in no line . 59 Q. Can you say , whilst the French were upon the starboard - tack after having wore as you ...
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Life and Correspondence of John, Earl of St. Vincent, Volumen1 Edward Pelham Brenton Vista completa - 1838 |
Life and Correspondence of John, Earl of St. Vincent, Volumen1 Edward Pelham Brenton Vista completa - 1838 |
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Página 293 - 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.
Página 189 - 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...
Página 2 - 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.
Página 276 - ... 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...
Página xxi - I had a dirk, and a gold-laced hat ; and in this costume my uncle caused me to be introduced to my patroness, Lady Burlington. Here I acquitted myself but badly. I lagged behind my uncle, and held by the skirt of his coat. Her ladyship, however, insisted on my coming forward, shook hands with me, and told me I had chosen a very honourable profession. She then gave Mr Parker a note to Commodore George Townshend, who lived in one of the small houses in Charles Street, Berkeley Square, desiring that...
Página 227 - A court-martial was ordered for the following day, and when the prisoners crossed the quarter-deck to go into the boat and be conveyed to the flagship of the second in command, Lord St. Vincent thus addressed them — " My Friends — 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.
Página 293 - 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...
Página 184 - That is precisely the answer which I expected " from you, Captain Collingwood,
Página 276 - 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...
Página 292 - 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...