which I shall take a fresh departure, finding my reckoning to be far to the westward of the Ship. P.M., half past 4, saw a Sail ahead; gave chase. 5, brought the chase to. A Fishing Schooner from Plymouth, New England; took possession of her and discharged the other Schooner with all our prisoners'. From this Schooner we learn that we are distant from Cape Negro 7 leagues, and that it bears N. b. W. Saw the looming of the land. 12th.-6 A.M. saw a Sail on the N.W.-gave chase. At 8 fired four six-pounders at the chase and brought her to, a prize to His Majesty's Ship Charlestown. Took the crew out and set her on fire, as the Prize Master and people could not keep her free of water, and had not either provisions, or any instruments on board. 14th. -At 3 P.M. five Sail in sight coming from Boston-gave chase. At 4 discovered the above vessels to be four Line-of-Battle Ships and one Frigate. Half past, one of the Line-of-Battle Ships made a signal with a gun, upon which the three Ships made sail after us. We wore and made sail from them, knowing them to be part of the French Squadron which got into Boston last Friday. At 7 the Ships in chase had dropped much. Fresh breezes; in top-gallant sails; close reefed the topsails, and hauled close upon a wind. (Vide vol. i. p. 66.) Thursday, August 15th.-At 5 A.M., tacked; two sail in sight in the W.S.W. At 9 two sail in sight to the Eastward-gave chase. At half past 11 spoke the chase, one our Schooner, the other a Fishing Vessel belonging to Plymouth. Sent our prisoners on board and permitted them to pass. At Meridian Cape Cod W.S.W. 7 leagues. Friday, 16th.-10 A.M., several Fishing Vessels in sight; fired a sixpounder at a Schooner. Took and destroyed a Fishing Boat from Boston, which place she left a few hours ago; the Master of which informs us that the Vessels we saw come out of Boston yesterday were four Line-of-Battle Ships and a Frigate bound to Piscataway to convoy round some Mast-Ships; that one 74 the Nereid and a Cutter lay in Nantucket Roads, and that (sic) more Line-ofBattle Ships and two Frigates lay at Boston, all the disabled French Squadron. 19th.-10 A.M. Spoke a Fishing Boat from Boston, who acquaints us that a French 74 was lost last Friday in the harbour. August 20th.-Sounded 112 fathoms mud. Note. With this depth and ground you may be sure you are without the Capes, and more towards Cape Codd than Cape Ram, the latter being sandy. August 23rd.-1 P.M. Saw a sail to the N.E.-made sail and gave chase. Quarter past 3 she made private signal (an English Jack at the main topgallant-mast head, and a pendant at the mizen peek), which finding we could not answer, she tacked and stood from us. At 5 hoisted French colours, and she hoisted English, I believe. At 6 we had come up with her very much, when it came on thick fog and we lost sight of her. Half past 9 wore Ship and stood in for the land. 11 Moderate and clear, shortened sail-people at quarters all night.

September 8th.-Anchored off the Isle de Bic, but the Albemarle weighed and anchored again several times between the 8th and 17th, on which day she arrived at Quebec and found there H. M. Ships Dædalus, Hussar, and Cameaux, with several Transports. The Albemarle left Quebec on the 13th of October, and after anchoring several times, left the Isle of Bic, where the Assistance was at anchor, on the 19th for New York, with the Pandora and Convoy. (Vide vol. i. pp. 66, 67.) On the 11th of November she arrived with her Convoy at New York, weighed on the 20th, and anchored the next day near Sandy Hook Lighthouse, where she found Rear-Admiral Hood with 12 Sail of the Line and 2 Frigates. (Vide vol. i. p. 68.) On the 22nd she sailed with the Fleet for the West Indies.

From the 17th of November, 1782, to the 25th of February, 1783, there is not any Letter from Captain Nelson.

1783.

January 29th, 1783.-Off Cape Donna Maria, near Cape Tiberoon, A.M.

This appears to be the Schooner to which the Certificate in vol. i. p. 65 relates.

2 The words in italics are in the handwriting of Captain Nelson.

half past 5 the Admiral made our signal to chase three Sail to the Eastward. At 6 out pinnace and cutter and sent them on board-found them to be all Danes, bound to St. Thomas. At 8 the Cutter saw a Sloop to Windward; made sail and gave chase. Half past 10 fired at the chase, and Battery on shore fired several shot at us, which we returned. Half past 11 the chase run aground under the Battery. At noon bore away and made sail. On the 4th of February the Albemarle was ordered to proceed to Jamaica, and she anchored in Port Royal in the afternoon. Lord Hood and the Fleet arrived a few hours after. wards. The Albemarle in getting under weigh on the 7th, ran aground, but after starting her water, getting her guns out, &c., she was hove off on the following day and then anchored again.

The Log of the Albemarle in the Editor's possession, ends on Sunday the 16th of February 1783; and the following additions are from Nelson's own Journal in the Admiralty.

On the 16th of February, 1783, she weighed in company with the Drake, and on the 25th being off Cape Tiberoon, he wrote to Captain Locker. (Vide vol. i. p. 71.) March 6th.-A.M. At 5, saw three sail to the Eastward; hove to and cleared Ship for Action-found them to be H. M. Ship Resistance and two prizes. At noon joined us H. M. Ship Tartar.

Captain Nelson's attempt to recapture Turk's Island, which is described in his Official Report (Vide vol. i. p. 73), is thus noticed in his Journal:-" 7th March. At half past 1 P.M. made the signal to prepare to anchor. At 5 anchored with the best bower in 4 fathoms, East end Grand Turk's Island S.E. b. S. off shore 2 cables length; carried our stream anchor to the Southward. Sent Captain Dixon on shore with a Flag of Truce with a summons to the Governor. At 8 the Flag returned with the Governor's determination to defend the place. During the night fired several guns (as we saw several fires) to annoy the Enemy. Saturday 8th.-A.M. At. 5 disembarked our Marines and Seamen; made the signal to engage, and fired several broadsides to make good their landing. Quarter past, made the signal for landing the Troops which was effected by Captain Dixon, under his command, without the smallest opposition. At 9 arrived the Admiral Barrington-ditto, ordered the Drake under the command of our First Lieutenant and Barrington to batter the Enemy's works abreast of the Town, which they obeyed. At 1 P.M. the Brigs cut and came away from the battery. At 3 they anchored near to us. At 6 made the signal for the Troops to embark. Sunday 9th.-A.M. At 8 weighed, and hove short on the stream. At 10 cut ditto, not being able to purchase it, and made sail, in company with the Resistance, Drake, Barrington, and two prizes."

From this time until the 25th of June, 1783, when Captain Nelson reported the arrival of the Albemarle at Spithead, nothing is known of his proceedings. His Journal, however, states:

"March 15. Off Porto Plate.-P.M. At 4 came up with the chase-found her to be a Flag of Truce from Brest, bound to Cape François with the Preliminary Articles of Peace. 29th.-Saw the French Fleet in Porto Cavallo, one of them had a Flag at the fore, one at the main, and one at the mizen. Counted 11 Sail of the Line. 31st.-Captured a Brig from Nantz to Porto Cavallo. April 2nd.-Captured a Sloop under Dutch Colours. 3rd.-Found a but at the starboard bow to have started, from which the Ship made much water; bore away for Jamaica." 7th.-Anchored in Port Royal, Jamaica.

The Albemarle remained at Port Royal, repairing, until April 26th, when she weighed and came to sail and joined Lord Hood's Fleet. May 6th.-Parted company with the Fleet. 9th.-The Moroa Castle, S 4. W 4. of a mile. Saluted H.R.H. Prince William Henry with 21 guns, on his going on shore. At 1 P.M. anchored in the Havannah. 11th.-At 5 A.M. weighed and made sail. At 9 saluted H. R. H. Prince William Henry with 21 guns, on his returning from shore. Joined the Fleet. 14th.-Parted company with the Fleet. 16th.Anchored in St. Augustin's Roads. 19th.-Weighed. June 25th.-Anchored at Spithead. 26th.-Went into Portsmouth Harbour. July 3rd.-"The Commissioner came on board and paid the Ship off. (Vide vol. i. pp. 75, 76.) HORATIO NELSON.'

In March 1784, Captain NELSON was appointed to the command of the Boreas, of 28 guns, at Woolwich, and he continued in that Ship for upwards of three years. Numerous letters written by him during that period will be found in the first Volume, which give an account of his proceedings, especially in detecting the frauds committed upon Government in the West India Islands. Much additional information of him at that time is, however, afforded by the Log of the Boreas; and those passages which would have been inserted as Notes to the Letters, had the book then been in the Editor's hands, will, like the preceding extracts from the Log of the Albemarle, be inserted here.

"Wednesday, 24th March, 1784.-Came alongside the Hoy with the guns and all the Gunner's stores; employed getting them on board. Came on board Captain Nelson and superseded Captain Wells. Sunday, 11th April.-At 7 weighed: in canting the Ship got stern way: let go the anchor again and the Ship got on shore. (Vide vol. i. p. 104.) P.M. At past 3 weighed and came to sail. At 6 came to with the small bower near the Nore Light. 13th. P.M.-Anchored in the Downs. Found lying here H. M. Sloop Scout with a Dutch Man-of-War and one East Indiaman. Fired the morning and evening gun. 14th P.M.-Took out of the Dutch Indiaman 14 Englishmen. (Vide vol. i. p. 103.) 15th. A.M.- past 4 weighed and came to sail. 17th.-Anchored at Spithead. P.M. Saluted Admiral Montagu with 17 guns. 17th. P.M.-Weighed and anchored at St. Helens. Came on board Lady Hughes and family. (Vide vol. i. pp. 100, 107.) 18th.-Weighed and came to sail. 19th. P.M.-At 5 came to anchor in Plymouth Sound. Saluted Vice-Admiral Milbank with 15 guns, which he answered. Friday, 21st.-P.M. At 6 weighed and came to sail. Tuesday, 1st June.-At noon out boats and towed the Ship. Shortened sail. Made the signal with a gun for assistance. Came on board a boat from the Resource. At 4 P.M. came to in Funchal Roads. 2nd.-Saluted Lady Hughes on going on shore. 8th.-At 7 P.M. weighed and came to sail."

There are not any Letters between the 8th of June and 24th of September, 1784. "Saturday, 26th June.-At 9 A.M. made the Island of Barbadoes. Fired 3 guns and hoisted a Union Jack at the main top-gallant-mast head as a signal for Lady Hughes being on board. Saw the Ships in Carlisle Bay. Saluted Admiral Hughes with 15 guns. At noon came to an anchor. At 1 P.M. came on board Admiral Hughes." The Boreas remained at Barbadoes until the 20th July.At 5 P.M. weighed and came to sail. 21st.-P.M. Came on board a boat with a French Officer. At 5 anchored in Fort Royal Bay. 22nd. At 5 A.M. saluted the Fort with 15 guns, which was returned. Fired two salutes of 11 guns for the Governor coming on board and going on shore. At 3 P.M. the Fort saluted the Captain on his coming from shore with 11 guns, which we returned. Weighed and came to sail standing for the West end of the Island. 23rd. At 11 A.M. saluted the Fort with 15 guns, which was returned. noon anchored. 24th P.M.-Weighed. 25th.-At 3 P.M. anchored in Prince Rupert's Bay. (Vide vol. i. p. 110.) 27th.-Weighed. 28th. P.M.-Anchored in English Harbour, Antigua. 29th.-Arrived the Adamant, Rear-Admiral Sir Richard Hughes, Bart. Employed stripping the Ship. 31st.-Arrived the Latona. August 1st.-Arrived the Unicorn, Zebra, and Fury.

[Autograph in the possession of Mr. Kerr, of Antigua.]

English Harbour, 3rd August, 1784.

At

As the Captains of the Navy at this Port mean to establish a Mess for the Hurricane months, by their desire I write to beg that you will send us round by the first opportunity the

undermentioned articles: viz. one hogshead of port, one of the best white wine that you have, twelve dozen of porter in bottles, fifty pounds loaf-sugar, one firkin of good butter, two baskets of salt, two pounds of black pepper. I have the honour to be, your humble servant,

HORATIO NELSON.

P.S.-As we only wait for these things to begin our Mess, the sooner they arrive the better. Mr. Druce, the AgentVictualler, is a-going to send Provisions round for the Fury, which will be a good opportunity.

October 13th, 1784.-People employed rigging the Ship. Arrived H. M. Sloop Experiment. 16th.-Arrived the Falcon Sloop and Berbice Tender. 19th. -Employed painting the Ship. (Vide vol. i. p. iii.) 26th.-Sailed for England the Zebra Sloop. (Vide vol. i. p. 100.) 29th.-P.M. Bent sails. Went into Freeman's Bay the Latona: came off the harbour, the Mediator and Rattler. November 1st.-At 9 sailed out of the English Harbour, as did the Fleet. 6th. At past 4 anchored at Barbadoes, as did the Fleet. Found here the Mediator and Rattler. 13th.-Four of the Midshipmen went on shore and fought a duel, when Mr. Stansbury wounded Mr. Andrews mortally. (Vide vol. i. p. 125.) 16th.-Sailed Rear-Admiral Sir Richard Hughes, Bart. Called off the Harbour several American Vessels, but none of them came to an anchor. 17th. Came into the Bay several American Vessels who are ordered not to anchor. (Vide vol. i. p. 113.) 20th.-Weighed and came to sail. 22nd.Anchored in English Harbour, Antigua. 23rd.-Weighed. 25th.-Anchored in Craul Harbour [in one of the Virgin Islands]. The Master employed sounding the Harbour. (Vide vol. i. pp. 111, 112.) 28th.-Weighed. December 3rd.Anchored in St. John's Harbour, Antigua. 5th.-Weighed and made sail. 10th. -Anchored in Carlisle Bay, Barbadoes. 18th. Arrived a French Schooner of War, and H. M. Sloop Falcon. 22nd. Sailed the French Schooner of War. Fired two 9-pounders shotted at the Fort for not hoisting their colours to the French King's Vessel going out. Arrived the Packet from England. 8 P.M. weighed and came to sail. 24th.-Spoke the Latona. Got into English Harbour and moored Ship.

January 3rd, 1785,-Sailed from English Harbour and anchored in St. John's Road. Found lying here H.M. Ship Mediator. 4th.-Weighed and anchored in Monserrat Roads. 6th.-Sailed from Monserrat and anchored in Nevis Roads. 8th.-Weighed and ran over to St. Christopher's, and anchored in Basseterre Roads. 14th.-Weighed and anchored in St. Kitt's Road. 15th.-Weighed and returned to Basseterre Roads. (Vide vol. i. p. 113.) 18th.-Arrived the Rattler. Fired a gun shotted at an American Brig, for not hoisting her colours. Fired 21 guns, it being the anniversary of Her Majesty's birthday. Weighed and came to sail, going to Dominica for wood and water. Anchored in Prince Rupert's Bay. 26.-Weighed and came to sail. 27th.Anchored in Monserrat Roads. At 9 A.M. weighed, and at 6 anchored in Basseterre Roads.

19th.23rd.

February 1st.-Sailed in company with the Rattler, and anchored in Nevis Roads. 4th.-Weighed and came to sail : Rattler in company. 5th.-Got into English Harbour. Found here H.M. Ships Latona and Hermione. 7th.-At 8 A.M. the Latona made the signal for weekly accounts. We made the signal for her Captain 3. 9th.-Weighed and run out of the Harbour. 13th.-Anchored in Carlisle Bay, Barbadoes. 14th.-Weighed and came to sail. 16th.-Got into English Harbour, Antigua. March 7th. - Came into Freeman's Bay, the

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3 Professional readers will at once perceive in these Signals, Nelson's instanta neous vindication of his authority as Senior Officer. (See the dispute on the subject, in vol. i. pp. 118-122.)

Mediator. Between the 11th and 15th the Boreas was occasionally at Nevis. Sailed in Basseterre Roads, and at other Islands in the vicinity. April 18th.Anchored at Barbadoes. 22nd.-Fired a gun shotted at a Brig, for having Irish colours hoisted. 25th.-Weighed and anchored in Freeman's Bay. Between the 25th of April and the 2nd of May the Boreas touched at various Islands.

May 2nd.-In Basseterre Roads. At 9 A.M. sent an Officer in a boat to the Salt pans to examine a Schooner that was hovering inshore. At Noon he returned with the Schooner, who we found to be an American, showing English colours, and having two Registers on board-took possession of her. 19th.-Sent a Boat with a Lieutenant and a party of Marines to examine some Vessels at Nevis. 20th.-The Boat returned with some men belonging to two American Vessels laying at Nevis, under English colours and false papers. 22nd.—Anchored in Nevis Roads. Arrived the Rattler. Came on board Judge Ward, Esq., and took the depositions of the men belonging to the Vessels under false papers and colours. P.M. Arrived the Adamant. 24th.-Anchored in Basseterre Roads. 25th. Arrived the Unicorn and Rattler. 27th.-At anchor in Nevis Roads, from which day until the 6th of June the Boreas was either at Nevis or in Basseterre Roads.

June 7th.-At Nevis. Called a Survey on two of the Brigs; found them not as reported. 8th.-Two of the Brigs was condemned for breach of trade. 19th. -Went past a French Frigate: the Fort fired at her. 20th.-At 5 A.M. weighed and came to sail. At Noon anchored at St. Eustatia Roads. Found lying here a French Frigate. Out pinnace and sent her on shore with an Officer. June 21.Saluted the Fort, which was returned. Weighed. Anchored in Nevis Roads. From the 24th of June to the 8th of August the Boreas was in Basseterre Roads or at Nevis.

August 10th.-Got into English Harbour, Antigua. Found the Fleet here. Employed stripping Ship.......... September 20th.-Hove the Ship down. Found several sheets of copper raised by the Ship's striking on a rock in Hanson's Bay, St. John's, and a spike hole abaft the mainmast. 28th.-The Admiral shifted his flag on board the Latona. P.M. Sailed the Latona with the Admiral.

October 17th.-Sailed out to sea. 19th.-7 P.M. the Ship struck the ground off Nevis Point: got the stream anchor and cable out astern and hove her off. At 8 anchored in Nevis Road. 21st.-Boarded a Brig who had been in this Port three months past under American colours, and now under English: took her in custody. November 1st.-Anchored in Basseterre Roads. 2nd. Returned to Nevis. 7th.-Arrived here H. M. Ship Adamant. Came on board the Admiral's flag, which was hoisted. Sailed the Adamant for St. Kitt's. 10th.Anchored the Adamant. Sent the Flag on board the Adamant. 11th.-Anchored at St. Kitt's. 12th.-In Nevis Road or Basseterre Roads. 20th.-Anchored in Nevis Roads. 26th.-Came on board the Admiral. Weighed. 27th.-Anchored at Basseterre. 28th.-Weighed and came to in Nevis Road; Admiral went on shore. December 5th.-Anchored in Prince Rupert's Bay. 6th.-Sailed. 8th.-Anchored at Nevis. 11th.-Weighed. At 10 heard the mainmast crack, examined it, and found it (sprung. 13th.-Anchored in English Harbour, Antigua. 15th.-Sailed. 19th.--Anchored in Carlisle Bay, Barbadoes; found here the Adamant and Latona. 21st.-Weighed. 23rd.—Anchored in Nevis Roads.

January 9, 1786.-Anchored in English Harbour. Got out the mainmast, &c. 15th.-Sailed. 16th.-Anchored at Nevis. From January 16th to February 12th, the Boreas was at Nevis or in Basseterre Roads.

February 13th.-Came to an anchor in Basseterre Roads. At 3 P.M. weighed and came to sail. Half past spoke a Swedish Sloop; out cutter and sent her on board her; came on board the Governor of St. Bartholomew; saluted him with 13 guns. Made sail for St. Bartholomew. 14th. At 7 A.M. anchored in St. Bartholomew Bay. At 8 the Governor and our Captain went on shore; saluted the Governor with 13 guns, which was returned by the Fort. Half past they returned. At 11 weighed and made sail. At 8 P.M. anchored in Basseterre Roads; the Swedish Governor went on shore. 15th.-Weighed, and at 10 anchored in Nevis Roads. 25th.-At Antigua. 26th.-Sailed. March 8th.