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Rh On the night of the 11th, this fleet was discovered by the Minerve frigate, on board of which was Commodore Nelson, then on his way from the Mediterranean to join the Commander in Chief. Captain (now Vice-Admiral) Foote, of the Niger frigate, also kept company with them for some days previous to the 13th; and that night they approached so near the British squadron, that their signal guns were distinctly heard.

The morning of the 14th was dark and hazy; but about half-past six o’clock five of the enemy’s ships were discovered in the S. by W., and before eleven o’clock, 25 sail were visible to the British squadron.

