understanding that exist between both nations, intentions
which, for the benefit and prosperity of both countries, it has
been an object of his Swedish Majesty's earnest wishes and most
studious endeavours to inspire in the British Government. The
zealous support which your excellency has been pleased to give
for promoting this great interest, entitles your excellency to
the GRATITUDE of the Swedish nation and the most distinguished
regard from its sovereign. It is with sentiments of the most
perfect esteem and consideration that I have the honour to be,
&c.

P.K.

Sir James had now received accounts from England that the enemy's
fleet in Holland had moved up the Scheldt for the winter, and that
the Russians had abandoned their project of bringing their ships from
Archangel. Peace had been made between Russia and the Porte, and their
troops were withdrawing towards Poland. The Victory sailed from
Gothenburg on the 28th of November, and on the 3rd December arrived
safely in the Downs, whence Sir James proceeded to London to receive
the thanks of his Majesty's ministers and the nation for his zealous,
able, judicious, and temperate conduct, and for the important services
he had rendered to his country during this eventful period.

CHAPTER XII.

1811.

Buonaparte declares he will conquer a "Maritime
Peace."--Illness of George III.--Prince of Wales Regent.--Sir
James obtains leave of absence.--The Victory sent to Lisbon
with troops.--Attack on Anholt.--Gallant defence of the
garrison.--Sir James continues in the Baltic at the request of
ministers.--Letters respecting Anholt.--Letters from the Duke
of Brunswick and answers thereto.--Arrival in Sweden of Sir
James.--Letters to Mr. Yorke and Admiral
Reynolds.--Negotiations on the sequestration of English ships
at Carlscrona.--Conference with Baron Tawast.--Written document
from the Baron unsatisfactory.--Letter from the Admiralty.--Sir
James remonstrates with the Swedish Government.--Evasive
answer.--Further correspondence.--Value of sequestered
property.--Capture of two Danish privateers.--Gallant conduct
of Lieut. St. Clair and Mr. Purcell.--Determination of Russia
not to accede to the terms of France.--The Crown Prince places
implicit confidence in Sir James.--Arrival of Mr. Thornton.--He
is smuggled into the city of Goth