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Ordering the HMS Triumph to be dismasted and taken to Gibraltar to acquire a new bowspirit and provisions before rejoining Nelson's fleet. Must deliver letters to Captain Richards at La Victorieuse, along with public dispatches to be directed to the Admiralty. Accompany store or provision ships from Gibraltar when returning. To bring seaman Robert Marr to be sent to England to be discharged. Also signed by John Scott.

List of signals to direct where to go to watch for enemy ships and return with information on them.

Sending a paper from the Vice Consul at Barcelona and Nelson's response to it. Would like the same rights of neutrality that are being provided to Britain's enemies. Contrasts treatment of French and English vessels. Asks to be notified directly and clearly if war is coming, so he will not be delayed waiting for information from England. Suggests about how to communicate such news to the fleet.

Believes Spain will not go to war with Great Britain, as their mutual interests ought to ally them against France. Aware of external readers of his letters, Nelson writes of the British fleet being in good order, health, and humor.

Planning on the best methods to make the Dey of Algiers behave more respectfully towards the British after sending away John Falcon, British consul and representative, and taking Maltese prisoners. Realizes the delicacy of balancing a refusal to be insulted with avoiding a war, especially with one who also hates the French. Discusses Algerians' general disdain for the office John Falcon holds, and their mistreatment of him was therefore unlikely intended to be as insulting as it was. Comments on granting British passports to Sicilian vessels, their occasional misuse of them, and the purported capture of Maltese vessels. Notes the possibility of having to resort to violence and the best time to do so in regards to the Dey's ships. Describes steps to take in dealing with the Dey about insults and reparations.

Sending letters regarding Spain. Hopes to have the same access to Spanish ports as the French do. Feels himself disrespected by Spain's more favorable treatment of French vessels, and will start to retaliate against the French even if they strike from within Spanish territory. Believes the "order of 1771" is unjust and should be removed.

The French fleet is either at sea or about to leave for Italy. Believes he will intercept them and trusts the British will be victorious.

The Spanish and Latin Bibles he requested are for gifts. Uncertain whether the intended recipient can read Spanish. Details on payment for the Bibles.

Dissatisfied with the government at Roses, Spain, for refusing them sheep. Regardless, will anchor soon at Roses, which he promises will offend the French more than their staying at sea. Brief notes on correspondence.

Approves of Nelson's "energy and spirit" in his actions regarding the Dey of Algiers and Captain Keats' execution of his orders. Agrees with Nelson's decision to wait to begin hostilities until he could strike against Algerian ships. Would like Nelson to try to negotiate with the Dey to avoid hostilities. Comments on Moorish women found in John Falcon's house being a provocation for the Dey's dismisal of Falcon. Nelson is to work with the Dey to get another Algerian consul appointed, if the Dey acknowledges the insult to the former consul and releases Maltese prisoners, ships, and cargoes. Sending a copy of the March 19, 1801, treaty with Algiers that discusses treatment of Maltese inhabitants. Signed by Horatio Nelson.