VINCENT.
This letter explains how St.Vincent, feeling the value of Nelson's life to the country, granted, in the still warm memories of Teneriffe, a promotion which must have been sorely against his judgment.
[42] Nicolas, vol.vii.Addenda, p.ccix.In a letter to Lady Hamilton of the same date, Nelson says: "Read the enclosed, and send it if you approve.
Who should I consult but my friends ?" (Morrison, vol.ii.p.

142.) Whether the enclosed was this letter to Davison cannot be said; but it is likely.
Compare foot-note, preceding page.
[43] Nelson.
[44] Lady Nelson.
[45] Morrison, vol.ii.p.

137.
[46] On the 21st of September, 1802, six months before Hamilton's death, he was still L1,200 in Nelson's debt.

(Morrison, vol.ii.p.

404.) [47] Morrison, No.