Thanks for the Rep William and PM sent.
Rob.
Thanks for the Rep William and PM sent.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Admiral,Originally Posted by Bligh
please allow me to return my thanks and gratitude to you for the same.
I will revel in the memories of being addressed to hand you the salt for the rest of my career, if you take my meaning.
I made haste to despatch an answer to your message.
Lt. Bush
"Jeder Krieg, auch der siegreiche, ist ein Unglück für das eigene Volk, denn kein Landerwerb, keine Milliarden können Menschenleben ersetzen und die Trauer der Familien aufwiegen."
Helmuth von Moltke d. Ä.
My dear Bush, think nothing of it, after all we are all in the same boat, fighting against the great usurper Bonaparte.
Bligh.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Excuse me Sir but I happen to sail in the great man's navy and it will be carronades at dawn if you continue this line of invective.
Name your time and place Jon Vagabond you old braggart.
Your Second can provide the 98.
Bligh.
Last edited by Bligh; 01-31-2023 at 01:17.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
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