In the NavyChapter 38 Heavy Weather
Off the Portuguese Coast, October 1808 Tony was sitting at his desk and going through the mail. One of the fleet auxiliaries had arrived two hours earlier, bringing despatches and mail to the squadron. Nothing looked like official orders, and therefore, Tony chose to read his private mail first. As usual, he picked Harriet’s latest letter first. It was thicker than usual since she had included newspaper articles and even a Gazette article. He unfolded the letter and began to read. My...