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Foreign News
March 11, 1799
The Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
After the British victory at the Battle of the Nile on August 2, 1798, Admiral Nelson issued a memorandum to his squadron captains ordering a public thanksgiving to Almighty God for the success.
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Miscellaneous Article.
The conduct of Adm. Nelson, after the action off the Nile, forms a striking contrast to the mad impiety of our Modern Philosophers. On the morning of the 2d of August, after the battle, he sent the following memorandum to the different Captains of his squadron:
"Vanguard, Aug. 2. 1798.
"Almighty God having blessed His Majesty's arms with victory, the Admiral intends returning Public Thanksgiving for the same at two o'clock this day, and he recommends every ship doing the same as soon as convenient."
The conduct of Adm. Nelson, after the action off the Nile, forms a striking contrast to the mad impiety of our Modern Philosophers. On the morning of the 2d of August, after the battle, he sent the following memorandum to the different Captains of his squadron:
"Vanguard, Aug. 2. 1798.
"Almighty God having blessed His Majesty's arms with victory, the Admiral intends returning Public Thanksgiving for the same at two o'clock this day, and he recommends every ship doing the same as soon as convenient."
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
War Report
Religious Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Nelson
Nile Battle
Thanksgiving
Victory
British Squadron
What entities or persons were involved?
Adm. Nelson
Where did it happen?
Nile
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Nile
Event Date
Aug. 2, 1798
Key Persons
Adm. Nelson
Outcome
victory for his majesty's arms
Event Details
On the morning after the battle off the Nile, Admiral Nelson sent a memorandum to the captains of his squadron recommending a public thanksgiving at two o'clock that day for the victory blessed by Almighty God.