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“London, 10th April, 1811.

“My dear Sir,– I most heartily congratulate you on the brilliant success of the brave garrison under your command, in having repulsed an attack of the enemy’s select troops, consisting of as many thousands as the whole force opposed to them amounted to hundreds, and by the gallantry and intrepid conduct of your valiant heroes, succeeded in taking a greater number of prisoners than their whole collected force. Mr. Yorke having signified to me that he would write to you, I can only assure you that this gallant affair is the theme of every one’s praise, and has excited the admiration of all; and I have no doubt but yonr services upon this occasion will be duly appreciated by the Admiralty. I have great pleasure in adding that Lieutenant Baker is made a Commander, and that Captain Torrens and Lieutenant Fischer are recommended to H.R.H. the Prince Regent for brevet rank. I have the honor to be, with high regard, &c.

(Signed)“.”

“To Capt. Maurice, Anholt.”

The garrison of Anholt subsequently presented their gallant governor with a valuable and highly finished sword, on which is the following inscription:

The presentation of this sword took place on the anniversary of our late revered monarch’s birth-day; the garrison, and the men of war at anchor off the island, having previously fired the usual royal salutes. Captain Holtaway, then senior officer of the marine battalion, addressed Governor Maurice as follows:

“Sir,– I am requested by the officers and men composing the garrison under your command, to beg your acceptance of this sword, although a very inadequate testimony of the high sense entertained by them all of the gallantry and courage manifested by you in the battle of the 27th March, 1811, as likewise for the mildness and forbearance you have at all times evinced during your government of the island. In alluding. Sir, to the 27th of March, I trust, from the brilliancy of the issue of that day, it will long be remembered with the greatest pleasure and satisfaction, by you and all who had the good fortune to be placed under your command. Permit me. Governor Maurice, in presenting you this sword, individually to wish you a long continuance of health to wear it, with the fullest conviction that it