Lieut. Reynolds. I
have the honour to acknowledge the receipt from him of your
letters of the 24th, 25th, 26th, and 28th ult., with their
enclosures, which I have delivered as directed. I have given in
charge to him your letters which came by the last two mails,
bringing our accounts from London to the 19th ult. Another may
be expected to-morrow or next day, as the wind was fair at
Gottenburg; and according to your wish I shall forward whatever
may come to your address by express to Carlscrona. I return you
my best thanks for the newspapers and letter from Koningsburg
and Pillau, which you were so good as to forward to me.

I have now received the assurances of the Swedish government
that British ships of every kind will be received into the
Swedish ports until after the 12th of November, the time fixed
by them for putting into execution the stipulations contained
in the 3rd article of their treaty of peace with Russia. This
article does not at all refer to the departure from Swedish
ports of British ships, and therefore I conclude, as I am
indeed warranted by the declarations of the ministry here, that
the sailing of convoys from Sweden may continue up to any
period of the year, but the English flag may not enter any port
of the country after the 12th of November; you will, of course,
be best able to judge how this will agree with your
arrangements.

I had several days ago spoken to Admiral Stedinck about orders
to the pilots to be ready at Carlscrona in case you should want
any number of them, and I received his assurances that every
necessary direction should be instantly given to that effect.
The Mercurius has sailed with the Duke of Brunswick's chests. I
understand a Swedish brig is off Daleroe to give convoy. The
Hearty is not, owing to contrary winds. I shall inquire about
the periods when convoys will be required, and let you know the
results.

I have, &c. &c. &c.
AUGT. FOSTER.

To Vice-admiral Sir James Saumarez.

Stockholm, 1st October 1809.

SIR,

I think it right you should be informed that the opposition
here have raised some outcry on the invitation made to you to
enter Carlscrona. I can perceive even that some of the members
of the government do not wish your stay there to be long, for