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Requests Fenwick to forward his letter to England. Would like to borrow his English newspaper.

"An Account of the proceedings of Captain Nelson, of His Majesty's Ship Boreas, relative to the Illegal Trade carried on between the Americans & the British West India Islands &c." Inscribed by William Whitehead. Details Nelson's observance of unhindered American trade in Barbadoes in June 1784 in contradiction to the Navigation Act, and his subsequent actions to uphold it through July of 1786. Includes copies of letters, orders, and documents about American vessels trading in the area and naval operations to restrict them. Notes local resistance to his efforts of turning away American ships and legal actions taken against him. Includes figures such as Admiral Richard Hughes, Captain Collingwood, Lord Sydney, A. C. Adye, West Indian governors, and customs collectors.

"An Account of Provisions, Cask Iron Hoops, Bisquet, Bags, Oyl Jars &c Returned Lent or Condemned by Survey from His Majesty's Ship Boreas between the fourth day of November 1783 & 31 October 1785." Lists time, place, items and who received them, names of the vessels and their masters. Signed by Horatio Nelson, James Jameson, Daniel Letsome Peers, John Scotland, William Higgins. Includes Peers's deposition, as Purser, to the accuracy of the list, sworn Feburary 2, 1789, in Nevis.

Glad that Prince William is going on the cruise with the squadron, believing it will lead to William's fame. Pleased that the Prince's presence in the Channel will make his ship, the Andromeda, much better known. Seeks appointment for his wife in the household of the Princess Royal (Caroline Amelia Augusta, 1768-1821).

Currently safe from the French, but still at sea, believing it to be "more honorable but also as much safer than sculking in Port." His fleet would be difficult to capture, but is frustrated with the neglect of the new Admiralty Board. Need more convoys for merchants. Hopes for reinforcements from Lord Hood, and worries about possibility of the enemy's fleet arriving.

"Capitulation of the Fort and Island of Capraia." Lists nine conditions for the capitulation covering treatment of troops, religion, taxes, officers of the municipality, and rules regarding possession of the fortress, stores, and property. Original signed by Agostino Agnolo, Horatio Nelson, James Logan, Bros. Maggiore, Pasquale Sostope, and Gio Solivi.

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