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A letter written by Admiral Lord Nelson in which he describes the French as "thieves, murderers, oppressors and infidels" and says that he "cannot hold faith" with anyone in the nation, has been sold at auction for £9,000.
Nelson: French are 'thieves, murderers, oppressors and infidels'. - Telegraph
Also covered by the Independent and the Mail:
'They are thieves, murderers, oppressors and infidels': Letter from Lord Nelson declaring his dislike for the French sells at auction for £9,000 - Home News - UK - The Independent
'Thieves, murderers, oppressors and infidels!' Extraordinary letter in which Admiral Lord Nelson rants at his French arch enemy sells for £9,000 | Mail Online
Nelson: French are 'thieves, murderers, oppressors and infidels'. - Telegraph
Also covered by the Independent and the Mail:
'They are thieves, murderers, oppressors and infidels': Letter from Lord Nelson declaring his dislike for the French sells at auction for £9,000 - Home News - UK - The Independent
'Thieves, murderers, oppressors and infidels!' Extraordinary letter in which Admiral Lord Nelson rants at his French arch enemy sells for £9,000 | Mail Online