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One observation is incumbent on me to make, namely, that Captain Yorke used every possible exertion to join us sooner, and that he has most readily afforded us every assistance we required, I now remain, your ever affectionate brother, JAS. SAUMAREZ.
It was soon evident that the Crescent, now "clean out of dock," had the advantage in sailing; and, by half-past ten, Captain Saumarez, by edging down, took his position on the enemy's larboard quarter within pistol-shot, when the action began.
As the wind is at present, there is every reason to expect that we shall be here some days longer; therefore write to me. Adieu! God bless you all! I am truly and affectionately yours, JAS. SAUMAREZ. These were detained at Spithead till the end of September; and on the 13th of October they reached Isle Dieu, where they were destined to co-operate with the former expedition.
Nevertheless, the Tisiphone effected it by diligent care and seamanship, joining the fleet on January 31st, 1782. Saumarez now found himself in the midst of the most active operations, at the opening of a campaign which promised to be of singular and critical importance.
Saumarez, having been first to Barbados, joined Hood on the 31st of January, 1782, in Basse Terre Roads, on the lee side of St. Kitts; a position from which Hood had dislodged de Grasse six days before by a brilliant manoeuvre, resembling that which he had contemplated as open to Graves the previous September at Chesapeake Bay for the relief of Cornwallis.
Well, our Vicar's wife has a brother who's a big man in that profession, and she was a bit curious to know about the new-comer's relation to it. She persisted in calling on Mrs. Saumarez though her calls weren't returned she could make excuses, you see, about parish matters and charities and what not. And one day she asked Mrs. Saumarez point-blank what ship her late husband had last served on?
Saumarez," he began, "we want to ask you a few questions questions your replies to which may perhaps give us a little light on this very sad matter. I believe I am right in thinking that you and the late Mr. Wallingford were personal friends?" Mrs. Saumarez's answer came in low tones and in one word: "Yes." "Very close friends, I believe?" "Yes." "He used to visit at your house a great deal?"
Sir William Saumarez must be an exceedingly simple-minded person to accept the substitution, and exceedingly unfamiliar with the French drama of the 'seventies and 'eighties. If he had his wits about him he would say: "I know this dodge: it comes from Sardou.
During this period, Lieutenant Saumarez was under the orders of Commodore Griffith, of the Nonsuch, senior officer of his Majesty's ships and vessels at Rhode Island; and it will appear by the following secret order, that he was kept at the most important point in advance. Commander of a division of his Majesty's ships and vessels at Rhode Island.
I hope the benevolence of the public will be extended to the sufferers in these actions: some are piteous objects; indeed, no less than three brave men with the loss of both arms. I send this by a vessel belonging to Jersey. My dear brother, most sincerely yours, JAS. SAUMAREZ. John Saumarez, Esq. Guernsey.
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