anifeste, je n'en doute pas que cela
causerat des grands changemens chez les puissances du Nord.

The attack on the island of Anholt, for which Sir James had previously
obtained the sanction of government, was completely successful. The
detachment consisted of the Standard, sixty-four, Captain Hollies; the
Owen Glendower, thirty-six; Avenger, Rose, Ranger, sloops; and Snipe,
gun-boat: this was reinforced by the marines of the Victory, under
Captain Peter Jones, who particularly distinguished himself.

The governor, having been summoned, refused to surrender; when the
marines of the squadron were immediately landed, under Captain
Nicolls, who was senior officer, and who soon stormed their batteries,
and obliged the governor to surrender at discretion.[9]

[9] Sir James, before leaving Wingo Sound, sent Captain Acklom
home with the following letter, and a detailed account of the
capture of the island, which will be found in the Appendix:

Victory, Wingo Sound, 24th May 1809.

MY DEAR LORD,

It is with great satisfaction I have the honour to inform your lordship
of the capture of the island of Anholt, which, although not a very
productive island, will prove of great importance for the purposes as
stated in my public letters, more particularly when excluded from the
ports of Sweden. Captain Acklom is a very deserving officer, who has
been on the station all the winter; being known to his grace the Duke of
Portland, he flatters himself with the hope of promotion.

Lieutenant Daniel Ross, acting on board the Kangaroo, is an old follower
of mine, and a most deserving man. I shall feel greatly obliged to your
lordship for his promotion.

I hope to be enabled to sail for the Baltic this evening; but the late
calms and baffling winds have proved against us, and delayed the ships
getting through the Belt.

I have, &c. &c. &c. JAS. SAUMAREZ.

The Right Hon. Lord Mulgrave.

The objects of this capture were to obtain a supply of water, a
rendezvous for convoys, and the destruction of a retreat for
privateers. Sir James appointed Captain Nicolls governor of Anholt,
which was confirmed by the Admiralty. Rear-admiral Sir Samuel Hood
returned to England on account of ill health, and was replaced by
Rear-admiral Pickmore, who was stationed in the Belt under
Rear-admirals Keats and Manly Dixon; while Rear-admiral Bertie was