CHAPTER XV.. Political Opinions and Conduct of Lord De Saumarez.--Death of His

Political opinions and conduct of Lord de Saumarez.--Death of his second son.--His letter on that occasion.--Anecdotes of his carriage being robbed.--Of Sweden.--The King of Sweden presents him with his portrait.--Count Wetterstedt's letter and Lord de Saumarez's answer.--Lord de Saumarez's last illness and death.--His Christian fortitude.--His professional character.--Moral and religious character.--Remarks and conclusion. 315

ADDENDA.

Memoir of Sir Thomas de Saumarez. 332

Memoir of Captain Philip de Saumarez. 348

APPENDIX. 369

INDEX. 421

LIST OF PLATES.

Portrait of Lord de Saumarez Frontispiece.

Battle of the 12th July 1801 in the Straits of Gibraltar Page 6

Harbour of Rogerwick, showing the positions of the English, Swedish, and Russian fleets, 31st August 1808 115

ERRATA.

Page 130, l. 4, for "Eurthalms" read "Eartholms."

182, l. 8, -- "Stedriegh" read "Stedinck."

184, l. 3, -- "remaininig" read "remaining."

187, l. 5, -- "Krusensbyerna" read "Krusenstjerna."

APPENDIX.

396, for "T. Manzell" read "T. Mansell."

397, -- "Michaer," read "Michael."

THE LIFE

LORD DE SAUMAREZ.