Chapter XIII

State of Europe in 1812.--Critical situation of Sweden and
Russia.--Advance of Buonaparte.--Sir James Saumarez resumes the
command in the Baltic.--Attack on Anholt prevented.--Proceedings of
the advanced squadron Arrival of the Victory at Gothenburg.--Capture
and destruction of a Danish frigate and two brigs.--Captain Stewart's
gallant conduct.--Official letters.--Capture of a ship in Pillau
Roads.--Lieut. Jones's gallant conduct.--Official letters.--Peace with
Russia.--Correspondence with Mr. Thornton and Earl Cathcart, who is
appointed Ambassador to the Court of St. Petersburg.--Proceedings of
the hostile armies on the frontiers of Russia.--Admiral Byam Martin
sent to co-operate.--Siege of Riga.--Diversion made by Admiral
Martin in Dantzig Bay.--Capture and destruction of four French
privateers.--Ratification of peace with Russia and Sweden.--Sir
James named Knight Grand Cross of the Sword of Sweden.--His Swedish
Majesty's letter and the answer.--Emperor Alexander sends the Russian
fleet to England.--Defeat of the French at Polosk, Borodino,
Moscow.--Retreat of Buonaparte.--Archangel fleet arrives.--Earl
Cathcart.--Mr. Saumarez's tour to Abo and St. Petersburg, and return
to the Admiral with despatches.--Afflicting news from England.--Sir
James's conduct on that occasion.--He is relieved by Sir George
Hope.--Returns to England.--Strikes his flag. 271

CHAPTER XIV.

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. 297

CHAPTER XV.

Political opinions and conduct of Lord de Saumarez.--Death of his
second son.--His letter on that occasion.--Anecdotes of his carriage
being robbed.--Of Sweden.--The King of Sweden presents him with his
portrait.--Count Wetterstedt's letter and Lord de Saumarez's
answer.--Lord de Saumarez's last illness and death.--His Christian
fortitude.--His professional character.--Moral and religious
character.--Remarks and conclusion. 315

ADDENDA.

Memoir of Sir Thomas de Saumarez. 332

Memoir of Captain Philip de Saumarez. 348

APPENDIX. 369

INDEX. 421

LIST OF PLATES.

Portrait of Lord de Saumarez _Frontispiece_.

Battle of the 12th July 1801 in the Straits of Gibraltar Page 6

Harbour of Rogerwick, showing the positions of the
English, Swedish, and Russian fleets, 31st August 1808 115

ERRATA.

Page 130, l. 4, _for_ "Eurthalms" _read_ "Eartholms."

182, l. 8, -- "Stedriegh" _read_ "Stedinck."

184, l. 3, -- "remaininig" _read_ "remaining."

187, l. 5, -- "Krusensbyerna" _read_ "Krusenstjerna."

APPENDIX.

396, _for_ "T. Manzell" _read_ "T. Mansell."

397, -- "Michaer," _read_ "Michael."

THE LIFE

OF

LORD DE SAUMAREZ.