CHAPTER XII.

Sir James writes to Earl Spencer.--Is appointed to the Cæsar, of 84 guns.--Joins the Channel fleet.--The Brest fleet having escaped, proceeds to the Mediterranean.--English fleet at Bantry Bay.--Return of the French fleet.--Cæsar at Lisbon.--Sir James returns to Spithead.--Rejoins the Channel fleet.--Earl St. Vincent takes the command.--Appoints Sir James to command the advanced squadron.--Black Rocks.--Earl St. Vincent's letter of approbation.--Douvarnenez Bay.--Various letters.--Complete success of the blockade.--Enemy's fleet laid up.--Sir James returns to Spithead.--Conclusion of 1800. Page 287