Nelson recovered at Bath with Fanny after Santa Cruz while news of Adam Duncan's victory at Camperdown helped restore his confidence. A retained ligature finally worked free from the infected amputation site, allowing the wound to heal properly. He received the 74-gun HMS Vanguard with Edward Berry as flag captain and rejoined John Jervis in the Mediterranean. Jervis welcomed his return and sent him to command the squadron whose pursuit of the French led toward the Battle of the Nile.
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Recovery brought Nelson back in HMS Vanguard
Physical recovery and renewed confidence returned Nelson to Mediterranean command in HMS Vanguard before the Battle of the Nile.