LETTERS OMITTED IN THE FIRST VOLUME.

495

I think you ought to get the opinion of two good Counsel,and from their opinion you may form some judgment what maybe necessary to be done. Colonel Villettes and myself havetalked the matter over, and think, as we were joined togetherin the same service, that we should be considered as differentfrom the others. Then Brereton and the Captains who block-aded the Port, and served on shore—under what head those[Ships] who accidentally assisted for one moment and weregone the next, is not for me to determine. If it is thoughtright these points ought, and I must desire may be, inquiredinto. I know no reason why every one that pleases is to sharewith us. It may be necessary to speak to Lord Hood on thesubject, who, I am sure, will recommend what is just, andthat I would have you pursue. Believe me,

Your very obedient humble Servant,

Horatio Nelson .

end OF VOL. II.

T. C. Savill, Printer, 107, St. Martin’s Lane.