Nelson's letters of July 2nd. See too Mahan's "Life of Nelson," vol. ii., pp. 180-188, and Napoleon's letters of November 24th, 1803, encouraging the Mamelukes to look to France.
"Foreign Office Records," Sicily and Naples, No. 55, July 25th.
Letter of July 28th, 1803.
"Nap. Corresp.," August 23rd, 1803, and Oncken, ch. v.