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" Vice-admiral Lord Nelson has been commanded to spare Denmark, when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but, if the firing is continued on the part of Denmark, he must set on fire all the... "
The Life of Nelson - Page 135
by Robert Southey - 1828
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History of Europe (from 1789 to 1815).

sir Archibald Alison (1st bart.) - 1835 - 830 pages
...flag ; but if the firing is continued on the part of j Denmark, he must set fire to all the prizes he has taken, without having the power of saving the...never be the enemies of the English." A wafer was brought him ; he ordered a candle from the cockpit, and sealed the letter deliberately with wax. "...
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Tales of the wars; or, Naval and military chronicle

1836 - 884 pages
...when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but if the firing is continued on the part...and should never be the enemies of the English.'' This note was addressed " To the brothers of Englishmen, the Danes." It must not, however, be concealed,...
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The life of Nelson revised and illustrated, by the Old Sailor

Horatio Nelson Nelson (Viscount), Matthew Henry Barker - 1836 - 500 pages
...will blow them into the air along with their crews who have so nobly defended them. The brave Daneg are the brothers and should never be the enemies of the English." He addressed it " To the brothers of Englishmen, the brave Danes." A wafer was presented to him to...
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The naval history of Great Britain, from ... 1793, to ... 1820, with an ...

William James - 1837 - 412 pages
...when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but, if the firing is continued on the part...never be the enemies of the English." A wafer was then given him, but he ordered a candle to be brought from the cockpit, and sealed the letter with...
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The Naval History of Great Britain: From the Declaration of War by ..., Volume 3

William James - Great Britain - 1837 - 416 pages
...when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but, if the firing is continued on the part...never be the enemies of the English." A wafer was then given him, but he ordered a candle to be brought from the cockpit, and sealed the letter with...
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The Saturday Magazine, Volume 10

Periodicals - 1837 - 260 pages
...when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but if the firing is continued on the part...never be the enemies, of the English." A wafer was brought him for this letter ; but he ordered wax and a candle, saying, " This is no time to appeal-...
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The Saturday Magazine, Volumes 10-11

1837 - 538 pages
...when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but if the firing is continued on the part...never be the enemies, of the English." A wafer was brought him for this letter ; but he ordered wax and a candle, saying, " This is no time to appear...
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The life of Horatio lord viscount Nelson

1838 - 120 pages
...may take possession of his prizes, or he will blow them into the air, along with their brave crews, who have so nobly defended them. The brave Danes are...and should never be the enemies, of the English.' " This letter was conveyed on shore through the contending fleets, by Captain Sir Frederick Thesiger,...
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Tales of the great and brave [by M.F. Tytler].

Margaret Fraser Tytler - Courage - 1838 - 344 pages
...resists. All your ships have struck, yielding themselves to the British flag; but if the firing continues on the part of Denmark, he must set on fire all the prizes he has taken, without having the power to save the men who have so nobly defended them. The brave Danes...
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History of Europe from the commencement of the French ..., Volumes 3-4

sir Archibald Alison (1st bart.) - 1841 - 764 pages
...flag . but ¡f tiie flr¡ng ¡s continued on the part of Denmark, he must set lire to all the prizes he has taken, without having the power of saving the...never be the enemies, of the English." A wafer was brought him; he ordered a candle from the cockpit, and sealed the letter deliberately with wax. " This...
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