ed your letter of the
23rd instant, informing me of the satisfaction expressed by the
Swedish minister, M. de Lagerbjelke, at my compliance with the
request of the Swedish government in affording them all the
assistance in my power; and that Vice-admiral Stedinck had
promised to take the necessary steps for the fleet under my
command being supplied with water and necessaries, as well as
pilots; and also informing me of the exertions used by the
Swedish marine for the defence and security of the country.

As it may be necessary for convoys to pass through the Malmoe
channel, I trust you have represented the expediency of the
co-operation of the Swedish gun-boats stationed there; and I
request you will please to signify to the Swedish government
that all the protection in my power to afford the trade of
Sweden, shall be granted to them.

I am proceeding with all despatch off Carlscrona, where I hope
to have the honour of hearing further from you: as I shall
probably proceed from Carlscrona off Dalaroe, you will permit me
to have such letters or despatches as may arrive for me at
Gottenburg from England to be addressed to your care. I have,
&c. &c. &c.

JAMES SAUMAREZ.

Augt. Foster, Esq. his Majesty's charge
d'affaires, Stockholm.

P.S. A boat, spoken with this morning (30th May) from Stettin,
reports that Colonel Schill had taken possession of Stralsund.

Sir James, while off Ystad, had the honour of receiving on board
Prince William of Orange, who was the bearer of news which had great
effect in deciding the Swedes in their choice of the line of policy to
be pursued at this critical period. This account, which is detailed in
Sir James's next letter to Mr. Foster, led to a correspondence which
showed the nature of his opinion as to the integrity of the Swedes.

Victory, off Ystad, 3rd June 1809.

SIR,

I have the greatest satisfaction in transmitting to you the
copy of a bulletin, detailing a statement of the important
victory gained by the Archduke Charles over Buonaparte on the
21st and 22nd of May. It was delivered to me by his highness
Prince William of Orange, who, with two attendants, arrived on
board the Victory yesterday from Colberg, on his way to
England. There is every reason to hope this victory will have
been followed up by