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 possible to collect, thut of the enemy’s ship captured. I have the honor to be, &c.,

(Signed)“.”

“''To Sir James Saumarez, Bart. &c. &c. &c.''”

Captain Martin’s letter, alluded to by Sir Samuel Hood, was couched in the following modest terms:

“Sir,– The action this morning between the Implacable and the rear ship of the Russian line, was so immediately under your own observation, that it would be superfluous to trouble you with any statement upon that point; but in transmitting a list of killed and wounded, I trust I may be allowed the opportunity to express my thankfulness to the officers and ship’s company of the Implacable, for their eager and active exertions to close with the enemy, and the truly noble and splendid conduct which they displayed during the engagement; but it is my duty to acknowledge, hi a more particular manner, the great assistance I derived from Mr. Baldwin, the first Lieutenant, and Mr. Moore, the Master; and if the fact of our opponent being completely silenced, and his colours (both ensign and pendant) down, when the approach of the whole Russian fleet occasioned your recalling me, can tend to make the affair worthy of being distinguished by any mark of approval from the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, it is impossible that patronage can be bestowed upon a more thoroughly deserving officer than Mr. Baldwin. I have the honor to be, &c.

(Signed)“”

“To Sir Samuel Hood, K.B. Rear-Admiral of the White .”

Early in 1809, we find Sir Samuel Hood and Captain Webley employed at Corunna, under the orders of Rear-Admiral de Courcy; and subsequently receiving the thanks of 