Letter by Nelson to Evan Nepean, Secretary to the Admiralty, 22 May 1801
Catalogue reference: ADM 1/4 (Ha 88)
St George 22 May 1801
Sir,
I beg you will acquaint their Lordships that I hope I may be able to remain on board Ship till an Officer arrives to take my truly honorable and pleasant Command, but my complaint requires that I should be on Shore and to take gentle exercise my exertions have been I shall go on as long as I am able, with every sentiment of respect
I am Sir Your Most Obedient Servant Nelson & Bronte Evan Nepean Esq[ui]re
