This collection of letters and dispatches offers a firsthand account of the life and battles of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, one of the greatest naval commanders in British history. The letters provide insight into Nelson's military strategy, personal relationships, and his courage in the face of danger. With annotations and notes by Nicholas Harris Nicolas, this volume is a fascinating historical document. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.