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1798 saw the French sent a major expedition to Egypt under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte. The British response was to send a fleet into the Mediterranean under Admiral Nelson. On 1 August 1798 Nelson finally caught up with the French fleet at Aboukir Bay, and virtually destroyed it. As a result, Nelson became one of the most famous figures in Europe (compare this letter with his letter written before the battle), while the French expedition was cut off from support. The first line refers to a head injury suffered by Nelson during the battle.
The original letter is now in the Nelson Museum at Monmouth.
August 11, 1798
My Dearest Fanny, - I am thank God as much better as could be expected, and what I hope will make Europe happy is the certain destruction of the French army. The people of the country are rising against them every hour. Such are the blessed fruits of our conquests. Victory is certainly not a name strong enough for such a scene as I have passed.
I shall most probably be in England in November but more of this hereafter.
With kindest love to my father and all our friends. Believe me ever your most affectionate husband, HORATIO NELSON.
To Lady Nelson, Round Wood, Ipswich, Suffolk.
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