ceived every supply; went to Egypt, and destroyed the French Fleet:
"Could I have rewarded these services, I would not now call upon my Country; but as that has not been in my power, I leave Emma Lady Hamilton therefore a legacy to my King and Country, that they will give her an ample provision to maintain her rank in life.
"I also leave to the beneficence of my Country my adopted Daughter, Horatia Nelson Thompson; and I desire she will use in future the name of Nelson only.
"These are the only favours I ask of my King and Country, at this moment when I am going to fight their battle. May God bless my King and Country, and all those I hold dear! My Relations it is needless to mention: they will of course be amply provided for.
"Nelson and Bronte.
"Witness Henry Blackwood.
T. M. Hardy."
