Admiralty congratulations not received till to-day. Myself, officers and men desire to thank their Lordships for the approbation of our efforts.
From C.-in-C. Home Fleets, H.M.S. Cyclops.
(Date) 10.12.14. 1.14 A.M.
With reference to your telegram 485[10] may I be permitted to offer my sincere congratulations on the splendid success attending your dispositions.
From Admiral, Marseillaise, Brest.
(Date) 10.12.14.
To Naval Attaché.
I beg to express to the Admiralty how fully I share their joy at the brilliant revenge taken by the British Navy at the Falklands.