Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol IIRoss, John, Sir
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Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II
Ross, John, Sir
Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography; Saumarez, James, 1757-1836
I cannot but think so too, and therefore I was very glad to
find that it was your intention to take at least some ships
into Carlscrona. The fleet, of transports coming from England
with the Russian seamen, described in the German papers as a
formidable fleet, has also created some alarm among the
ill-informed. Harassed and torn as this country has been, it is
perhaps excusable that the people should be fearful and nervous
to excess, as to the situation of the small remaining resources
which they possess.
I hope to have the honour to hear from you from Carlscrona, and
that your excellency has had everything you wished there.
I have, &c. &c. &c.
AUGT. FOSTER.
To Vice-admiral Sir James Saumarez, Bart. K.B.
During the time the fleet lay at Nargen roads the ships were not
molested by the Russians, who had marched 15,000 men to defend Revel.
The poor inhabitants on the island were liberally paid for everything
that was supplied to the fleet; some valuable trees were cut down, and
the empty transports which had brought out stores and provisions were
partly loaded with them.
On the 28th of September it became no longer necessary to blockade the
Russians, who had now concluded an armistice; Denmark had done the
same. Sir James, therefore, proceeded to Carlscrona with three sail of
the line only, the remaining ships being distributed in other places
where anchorage could be found.
During the summer, Rear-admirals Bertie and Manley Dixon had been
stationed to protect convoys, the former in the Sound, and the latter
in the Belt. Nothing of any consequence happened except the capture of
eighty men, who were surprised by a powerful body of Danes on the
small island of Romsoe, where they had been to procure wood and water.
The Minx gun-brig was taken off the coast of Norway. Anholt was placed
in a state of defence, and garrisoned by a detachment of marines from
England.
Having entered the harbour on the 5th October, Sir James wrote the
following letter to Mr. Foster, which states a circumstance of rather
a delicate nature, wherein he displayed both tact and prudence.
Victory, at Carlscrona, 7th October 1809.
SIR,
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