The Glorious First of June
In 1794, at the start of the French Revolutionary Wars, 'the nation wanted a victory'. It was provided by Admiral Howe.
One day, in the spring of the year 1793, soon after the declaration of war with Revolutionary France, a young man of 23 received a flattering invitation. Sir William Howe, whom he had known for a long time, suggested that he should go with him to Grafton Street. The pair would breakfast with Sir William's brother, Admiral Lord Howe.
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