The following interesting Extracts are faithfully copied from His Lordship's Memorandum Book, written entirely with his own hand.
Saturday, September 14th, 1805. At six o'clock arrived at Portsmouth; and having arranged all my business, embarked at the bathing-machines with Mr. Rose and Mr. Canning, who dined with me. At two got on board the Victory, at St. Helen's.
Wednesday, Sept. 25th, 1805. Light airs southerly. Saw the rock of Lisbon S.S.E. ten leagues. At sunset the Captain of the Constance came on board, and sent my letters for England to Lisbon, and wrote to Captain Sutton[1] and the Consul. The Enemy's Fleet had not left Cadiz the 18th of this month, therefore I yet hope they will wait my arrival.
Saturday, Sept. 28th, 1805. Fresh breezes at N.N.W. At day-light bore up, and made
- ↑ Of his Majesty's ship Amphion, then in the Tagus.
