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Nelson's Arm: first news of the loss, Tenerife, 1797
In this unfortunate Expedition, Rear-Admiral NELSON has his right hand so shattered, that an amputation became necessary upon getting on board his ship.... Arrival of the first news of Nelson's night attack on Santa Cruz with 800 men: He was, however, much surprized to find at daylight the enemy's force amounting to nearly 8,000 ready to attack him... In a complete issue of The Times, dated 2nd Septmeber, 1797 -- 9in. (23.5cm.) col space
In this unfortunate Expedition, Rear-Admiral NELSON has his right hand so shattered, that an amputation became necessary upon getting on board his ship.... Arrival of the first news of Nelson's night attack on Santa Cruz with 800 men: He was, however, much surprized to find at daylight the enemy's force amounting to nearly 8,000 ready to attack him... In a complete issue of The Times, dated 2