y, 9th June 1794.

SIR,

I do myself the honour of transmitting herewith a copy of what I
deemed proper to insert this day in the public orders issued to
his Majesty's forces stationed on the island of Guernsey, under
my command. May I request that this tribute of well-earned
approbation from a brother officer may be communicated to the
Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. Should it appear irregular
that an extra-official communication of this nature comes from a
department not immediately under their lordships' cognizance,
the impropriety on my part I trust will be indulgently forgiven,
as it arises from an irresistible impulse of wishing to do
justice to merit and exertions far indeed above my praise. As an
officer honoured with a public and confidential situation, and
having from shore been an eye-witness of the gallant intrepidity
of Sir James Saumarez, and sailors of his Majesty's ships
Crescent, Druid, and Eurydice, under his command, I consider it
my duty to express, although still inadequately, my opinion of
the conduct of men whose modesty (the infallible concomitant of
merit) may, in reporting to you, come short of what thousands of
loyal and anxious spectators from this island beheld with joy
and satisfaction, in the display of superior address and British
bravery alluded to.

I have the honour to subscribe myself,
With esteem and high regard, sir,
Your most obedient and most humble servant,
JOHN SMALL.

To Philip Stephens, Esq. &c. &c. &c.

N.B. The enclosure has been already given.

The following general memorandum was issued to the squadron, dated

Crescent, Guernsey Roads, 9th June 1794.

General Memorandum.

Sir James Saumarez desires to return his best thanks to Captain
Ellison, and the officers and men of H.M.S. Druid, for their
spirited conduct and bravery on the 8th instant, in having,
jointly with the Crescent, repelled ships of the enemy treble
our force. It is to be regretted that the bad sailing of the
Eurydice prevented their deriving the advantage they otherwise
would have received from Captain Cole and his brave ship's
company.

Crescent, Guernsey Roads, 9th June 1794.

General Memorandum.

Sir James Saumarez requests Captain Cole will signify to the
officers and ship's company of his Majesty's ship Eurydice,
under his command, how truly mortifi