30 July 1801 an express came down [to Plymouth], this day, to the Collector and Comptroller, which was forwarded to the port admiral, who ordered all the revenue vessels here to join Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson's flotilla at Deal.

31 Jul 1801 Brixham Sea Fencibles, commanded by Captain Kinneer, have liberally subscribed �59. 11s. to the fund at Lloyd's, for the relief of the widows and orphans of those brave men, who fell in the battle off Copenhagen ; they have volunteered their service to any part of the coast, in case of invasion ; the Brixham trawl boat owners have handsomely offered their boats for the same laudable purpose.

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