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 The services of the flotilla in general were fully and gratefully acknowledged by the Aejantamiente of Cadiz, in an address to Rear-Admiral Legge, dated Sept. 18, 1812, of which the following is an extract:–

To this the Rear-Admiral replied as follows:–

On the 25th May, 1813, Lord Fitzroy Somerset, military secretary to the Marquis of Wellington, informed Captain Thomas, by letter from Matitta, that his lordship had written, by that day’s post, “to Viscount Melville, regarding his promotion.” He was also recommended for advancement by the British Ambassador, who had resided at Cadiz during the siege; the following is a copy of his Excellency’s letter to the head of the naval department: –

“My dear Lord,– I hope you will pardon the liberty I take in transmitting you the enclosed, from Captain F. J. Thomas, who commanded a division of gun-boats, during the siege of this place. I believe there are few examples of a more arduous service than that in which Captain Thomas was engaged for a period of nearly two years and a half; and there is scarcely an inhabitant of Cadiz, who cannot bear testimony to his indefatigable exertions, and to the skill and gallantry which he displayed in all his encounters with the enemy. I hope, therefore, that I may be allowed to recommend Captain Thomas to your lordship’s favorable consideration,