My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have been pleased to command me, in transmitting to you the accompanying order, to strike your flag and come on shore, to communicate to you their marked approbation of the zeal, judgment, and ability evinced by you during your late command in the Baltic. Your attention to the trade of his Majesty's subjects, and your conciliatory, yet firm conduct, towards the Northern Powers, have met the approbation of his Majesty's Government, and their lordships are glad to have observed that your services have been justly appreciated by the Courts of Sweden and Russia. I beg to add the personal satisfaction which I feel at being the channel of communicating to you this testimony of their lordships' approbation. I am, &c. &c. &c. J.W. CROKER. To Vice-admiral Sir James Saumarez, Bart., KB. To this highly honourable testimonial Sir James made the following reply: London, 23rd November 1812. SIR, I have received your letter of the 20th inst., transmitting to me the order to strike my flag and come on shore, and also communicating their lordships' marked approbation of my conduct during my late command, in terms highly gratifying to myself. I am also peculiarly happy to find that the conduct I held towards the Northern Powers during a period of the utmost intricacy, has been honoured by the approbation of his Majesty's government, whilst it was duly appreciated by the Courts of Sweden and Russia. I take this opportunity to express my sincere acknowledgments for the unremitting attention I received from you during the period of my late command. I have, &c. &c. JAMES SAUMAREZ. To J.W. Croker, Esq. After Sir James had arrived in London he continued to direct the proceedings of the fleet in the Baltic, and it was not until the good work he had begun was completely ended to the general satisfaction that he retired from actual service. CHAPTER XIV. 1813 to 1831. State of the Continent after the defeat of Buonaparte.--Sir James's services in the Baltic no longer required.--Retires from service, but not from public life.--His various occupations.--His claims for a Peerage disregarded.--Correspondence and observations thereon.--His residence in Guernsey.--Visit to Oxford.--Letter from Lord Nelson.--Captain Miller's monument.--Political opinions.--Letter from Earl St. Vincent.--Is appointed to the command at Plymouth.--Speech of Earl Grey.--Receives a visit from Lord Exmouth.--Strikes his flag.--Claims for a Peerage again disregarded.--Returns to Guernsey.--His reception there.--Death of George IV.--Accession of William IV.--Is created Baron de Saumarez.--Letter from Lady de Saumarez.--His reception at the Island of Guernsey, and rejoicings there.