The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Vol. I. / With A Supplement Of Interesting Letters By Distinguished Characters

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THE Letters OF LORD NELSON TO LADY HAMILTON; WITH A SUPPLEMENT OF INTERESTING LETTERS , BY Distinguished Characters.

London:
Printed by Macdonald and Son, Smithfield, FOR THOMAS LOVEWELL & CO. STAINES HOUSE, BARBICAN;
1814.
In presenting to the Public the Letters of LORD NELSON to LADY HAMILTON, something may justly be expected elucidatory of them.
Their mutual attachment is so generally known, that for the Editors to have given notes, however desirable and explanatory, might not, perhaps, have been deemed perfectly decorous.
They now stand on their own real merits. Some parts (though not very numerous) have been suppressed, from the most honourable feelings to individuals , as they would certainly have given pain.
That portion of Letters now offered to the BRITISH NATION, written by the first of her Naval Commanders , will shew his most private sentiments of men and measures , of countries and their rulers .
It is the duty of the Editors to state, that every letter has been most accurately transcribed, and faithfully compared with the originals in their possession .