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Sending for orders from Genoa in response to the demands placed before them.

Offering one hour to begin treating with the British. Assures that if they had not agreed to treat the attack would have already commenced, and they would have surely lost.

British terms for the capitulation of Capraia. Assuring civil and military officers will be given military honors. Members of civil department will retain their offices. Promises security of persons, property, and religion. No change in taxes. Agrees to create an inventory of items taken into custody. All French property to be given up.

Prisoners still at Capraia on account of the lack of a ship to transport them to Genoa. Requests a ship be sent with men and artillery.

Thanks for the items she sent. Upset that Mr. Pollard, a merchant, thought he had neglected his interests. Believes Leghorn will soon be at liberty. Having seen some nice wares, he would like them to purchase silk shawls, handkerchiefs, or "such other pretty things as a most elegant woman May like" for his wife.

Sends intelligence on French duplicity and their intentions to plunder Italy. Hopes news of Nelson's victory will deter the Portuguese from agreeing to an unfavorable peace treaty with France. Napoleon Bonaparte's army has been greatly reduced. Discusses military status and expectations of a forthcoming treaty between Great Britain and Sicily. Brief mention of the Princess Royal experiencing labor pains. Spain threatens retalitation if Sicily engages the French. French take a Neopolitan merchant vessel as a prize. Comments on General John Acton, Captain ThomasTroubridge, General Macks[?], Captain Thomas Thompson, and Captain Edward Berry.

Upset with Sicilian officials' treatment of Maltese who wish to be under English rule. The Governor of Syracuse has failed to send orders or supplies. Details on the Maltese situation and the role the English have played in keeping it from falling to the French. Frustrated that the officer sent to Malta is feeble, and muses on what kind of man should have been sent. Discusses lifting quarantines on ships bringing corn to Sicily.

Account of the capture of Leghorn and the negotiations accompanying it. Notes his offense at not having his name affixed to the document summoning the town and the generals' eventual decision to include him. Details of the movements and actions of officers, government ministers, and the military action of the troops under Captain Thomas Troubridge. Misunderstanding with Mr. Windham regarding the terms of Leghorn's capitualtion and Nelson's belief that it could not be a neutral port. Convinces General Nasellia to prevent French privateers and ships from leaving the port.

Requesting payment for James Harryman, who aided Captain Thomas Troubridge in the Bay of Naples. Accompanied by two medallion portraits of Nelson. One portrait and the letter are pasted in a document that includes a short biography of Nelson with a pasted print of a coat of arms above it.

Notifying Nelson that he has become the senior officer in command of the Mediterranean fleet until Lord Keith's return. Includes instructions to maintain harmony with British allies, prevent supplies from reaching the French in Italy, reduce the town of Malta, protect Minorca, monitor and blockade the port of Cadiz, and protect trade. With Sidney Smith's success in Syria and the expectation of success in Egypt, directed to relocate his ships when available.