Letter by Nelson sent to Evan Nepean, Secretary to the Admiralty, asking for employment, 6 November 1800
Catalogue reference: ADM 1/579
Sir
I beg you will acquaint their Lordships of my arrival here this day, and that my health being perfectly re-established, it is my wish to serve immediately; and I trust that my necessary journey by land from the Mediterranean will not be considered as a wish to be a moment out of active service. I have the honour to be,&c.,
