ains and officers of that squadron, and their
acknowledgment and approbation of the services of the seamen
and marines.

I feel the highest personal satisfaction in transmitting these
resolutions to an officer who has on so many occasions done
distinguished honour to his country, and to a service in which
the nation feels the most important and anxious concern, and in
the character of which I must individually be much interested.

I have the honour to be,
With the highest respect and esteem,
Sir, your most obedient humble servant,
JOHN MITFORD, Speaker.

Rear-admiral Sir James Saumarez, &c. &c. &c.

The next flattering compliment which Sir James received was of a more
substantial nature, and not less honourable, being the thanks of the
lord mayor, aldermen, and commons of London with the freedom of the
city, &c. accompanied by a sword, value one hundred guineas. The
resolutions were conveyed to Sir James in the following letter from
Sir John Eamer, then lord mayor:

Mansion House, 2nd December 1801.

SIR,

I feel a peculiar satisfaction in having the honour of
transmitting to you the unanimous thanks of the lord mayor,
aldermen, and commons of the city of London, in common council
assembled, for the very important services you have rendered
your country, as expressed in their resolutions; agreeable to
which I have the honour to request you will have the goodness
to communicate to the officers, seamen, and marines under your
command the unanimous thanks of this court for their bravery
and uncommon exertions displayed in those memorable
engagements.

On your return, sir, to this country, I shall be proud in
having the opportunity of presenting you with the sword so
deservedly voted to you, with the freedom of this great city,
in which we shall have the honour of having your name enrolled
amongst us; and I trust you will permit me to nominate you as a
brother-liveryman in the worshipful company of salters, of
which I have the honour to be a member.

I have the honour to be,
With the highest esteem and respect,
Sir, your most obedient servant,
JOHN EAMER, Mayor.

To Sir James Saumarez, Bart. &c. &c. &c.

A Common Council holden in the chamber of the Guildhall of the
city of London, on Friday the 27th day of November 1