Working through Andrew Lambert's 'Nelson: Britannia's God of War,' I'm stuck for a source and date for a letter.
On page 178, in a narrative packed with excerpts from dated and sourced letters passing between Earl Spencer and Earl St. Vincent in late 1800, is one without any references at all.
It's from Spencer to St. Vincent and relates to Nelson's impending return to sea.
Quote:
‘… it gave me great satisfaction to find that he had no sooner set his feet in it than he applied in the most pressing manner for service and expressed the strongest wish to serve under your Lordship’s command…’
I would very much like to discover what the date is, where it's from and what else it contains.
Any pointers would be most welcome. Many thanks.