801;

John Eamer, Esq. Lord Mayor.

Resolved, unanimously, that the thanks of this court be given
to Rear-admiral Sir James Saumarez, Bart. Knight of the Most
Honourable Order of the Bath, for the very important and
splendid victories obtained by the squadron under his command
over a Spanish and French fleet of superior force, on the 6th,
off Algeziras, and on the 13th July last, off Cape Trafalgar.

Resolved, unanimously, that the freedom of this city, with a
sword of the value of one hundred guineas, be presented to
Rear-admiral Sir James Saumarez, Bart. Knight of the Most
Honourable Order of the Bath, as a testimony of the opinion
this court entertain of the eminent services rendered by him to
his country.

Resolved, unanimously, that the thanks of this court be given
to the several captains, officers, seamen, and marines, for
their brave exertions on the days of the above celebrated
victories.

Resolved, unanimously, that the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor
be requested to transmit the above resolutions to Sir James
Saumarez, and to request him to communicate the same to the
officers, seamen, and marines of his squadron.

Resolved, unanimously, that the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor
be requested to provide the sword on this occasion.

Signed, by order of the Court,
EDWD. BOXLEY.

His Majesty's ship Caesar, Gibraltar Bay, 6th January 1802.

MY LORD,

I have received the letter your lordship has done me the honour
to write to me, transmitting the unanimous thanks of the lord
mayor, aldermen, and commons of the city of London, in common
council assembled, for the successful attacks made by the
squadron under my orders upon the superior forces of the enemy,
on the 6th and 12th of July last, off Algeziras, and at the
entrance of the Straits of Gibraltar.

I beg leave to return my most grateful acknowledgments for so
flattering a mark of distinction; more particularly for the
high honour conferred upon me in the freedom of the city of
London, and permitting my name to be enrolled with its loyal
and brave citizens.

I also beg to offer my sincere thanks for the present of a
sword, which I shall ever consider it my greatest pride to
have been found deserving of; and I trust to use it with every