. The library of historic characters and famous events of all nations and all ages;. NELSON AT TRAFJlLGJlR. NEI^ON, 367 then going as convoy to the Mediterranean in command ofCaptain Robinson. Returning to England in April, 1777,he passed his examination for a lieutenancy, and immediatelyreceived his commission as second lieutenant of the Lower-stoffe, 32 guns, under the command of Captain afterwards requested and obtained the command of theschooner attached to the frigate, with which he gained acomplete knowledge of the intricate passages among theFlorida Keys. In 1778, Sir Pe
. The library of historic characters and famous events of all nations and all ages;. NELSON AT TRAFJlLGJlR. NEI^ON, 367 then going as convoy to the Mediterranean in command ofCaptain Robinson. Returning to England in April, 1777,he passed his examination for a lieutenancy, and immediatelyreceived his commission as second lieutenant of the Lower-stoffe, 32 guns, under the command of Captain afterwards requested and obtained the command of theschooner attached to the frigate, with which he gained acomplete knowledge of the intricate passages among theFlorida Keys. In 1778, Sir Peter Parker, being favorablyimpressed with Nelsons character, took him on board hisflag-ship as third lieutenant, and in a short time raised himto the first lieutenancy. Near the close of the same year. SirPeter appointed him to the command of the Badger, anarmed brig, with which he was to cruise for the protection ofthe Bay of Honduras and the Mosquito shore. In June, 1779,he was made a post-captain, and obtained the command of the Hinchinbrooke of 28 guns. He distinguished himse
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