_Nelson to Sir Alexander Ball_, October 15, 1805.
[13] _Nelson's Despatches_, vii.

241, note.
[14] Nelson's 'advance squadron' must not be confused with the idea of a reserve squadron which Gravina pressed on Villeneuve at the famous Cadiz council of war before Trafalgar.

Gravina's idea was nothing but the old one of a reserve of superfluous ships after equalising the line, as provided by the old English Fighting Instructions and recommended by Morogues.
[15] Sidney, _Life of Lord Hill_, p.

368.
[16] Clarke and McArthur say the letter was to Lady Hamilton.

Nicolas, reprinting from the _Naval Chronicle_, has the addressee's name blank.
[17] Nelson to Captain Duff, October 4.