Shortly after his arrival in England, Nelson was appointed to be second-in-command of the Channel Fleet, under Lord John Jervis.Hibbert 1994, p. 237 He was promoted to Vice-Admiral of the Blue on 1 January 1801, and travelled to Plymouth, where on 22 January, he was granted the freedom of the city. On 29 January 1801, Lady Emma Hamilton gave birth to their daughter, Horatia.Hibbert 1994, p. 242 Nelson was delighted, but subsequently disappointed, when he was instructed to move his flag from to , in preparation for a planned expedition to the Baltic.Hibbert 1994, p. 246
