Horatio Nelson

Horatio Nelson
Horatio Nelson, primarily known as an English naval officer during the Napoleonic Wars, is often confused with the writer, but there is no notable writer by this name. However, if you're referring to Horatio Nelson Powers, a poet and clergyman in the 19th century, his notable works include "Through the Year" and "Ten Years of Song." Powers was celebrated for his religious and nature-themed poetry, blending spiritual insight with observations of the natural world. He gained recognition for his thoughtful and eloquent verses, contributing to American religious and pastoral poetry during his time.

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LETTER XL.   Victory, under Majorca,  January 13th, 1804. MY OWN DEAR BELOVED EMMA, I received, on the 9th, your letters of September 29th, October 2, 7, 10, 12, 17th, November 5th, 8th, to the 24th: and I am truly sensible of all your kindness and affectionate regard for me; which, I am sure, is reciprocal, in every respect, from your own Nelson. If that Lady Bitch knew of that person's... more...

LETTER I.   Vanguard, off Malta,  Oct. 24, 1798. MY DEAR MADAM, After a long passage, we are arrived; and it is as I suspected—the ministers at Naples know nothing of the situation of the island. Not a house or bastion of the town is in possession of the islanders; and the Marquis de Niza tells me, they want arms, victuals, and support. He does not know, that any Neapolitan officers are in the... more...