result of the two Actions. Page 1

CHAPTER II.

Despatches arrive from England.--Sir James superseded by Sir Charles
Morice Pole.--Remarks and correspondence on the subject.--The
St. George and four sail of the line arrive.--Blockade of Cadiz.--Sir
James continues as second in command.--His appointments not
confirmed.--Injustice of his treatment.--Letters from various
persons.--The Caesar arrives at Gibraltar. 23

CHAPTER III.

Preliminaries of peace.--Sir James created a Knight of the
Bath.--Remarks on that Order.--Ceremony of investiture.--Action
of the Pasley and Rosario.--Sir James receives the thanks of both
Houses of Parliament.--Speeches of Earl St. Vincent, Lord Nelson,
and Mr. Pitt.--The freedom of the city of London,--and a
sword.--Address from Guernsey and Jersey.--Silver vases.--Inscriptions
thereon. 36

CHAPTER IV.

Sir James disappointed in not returning home.--Extract of a letter to
his brother.--The French send ships to the West Indies.--Squadron
detached after them.--Death of General O'Hara.--Sir James receives
orders to superintend the evacuation of Minorca.--Arrival of H.R.H.
Duke of Kent.--Sir James arrives at Minorca.--Definitive treaty of
peace.--Proceedings there.--Island given up to Spain.--The Caesar
arrives at Gibraltar.--Proceeds to England.--Anchors at Spithead. 56

CHAPTER V.

Commencement of Hostilities with France.--Sir James hoists his Flag at
Sheerness.--Proceeds to Guernsey.--Flag in the Grampus.--Anecdote
of Captain Caulfield.--Sir James visits Jersey, &c.--Diomede arrives
as Flag ship.--The Admiral examines the Defence of the Island.--Loss
of La Minerve.--Attack and Bombardment of Granville.--Cerberus
gets aground.--Narrow Escape from a Shot.--Public and Private
Letters.--Blockade of the Coast.--Loss of the Shannon and
Grappler.--Conclusion of 1803. 72

CHAPTER VI.

Sir James continues in the command at Guernsey.--Proceedings of his
Squadron.--Letter from Lord Nelson, dated two days before he was
killed.--Capture and destruction of La Salamandre.--Sir James's
benevolent conduct at Guernsey. 84

CHAPTER VII.

Sir James is called into active service.--Joins the Channel Fleet
as second in command.--Shifts his Flag fro