Admiralty, October 24th, 1793.
Sir,
I learnt yesterday with great satisfaction the account of your action with the French frigate La Réunion, and beg to congratulate you very sincerely on your success on this occasion. The greatest praise seems due to the bravery and good conduct of the officers and men of the Crescent. I shall be extremely happy, as soon as it is convenient to you, to have the pleasure of seeing you in town, and of presenting you to his Majesty on an occasion so highly honourable to you.
I am, sir,
Your very faithful humble servant,
Chatham
(First Lord of the Admiralty.)
To Captain Saumarez.
Admiralty, 24th October 1793.
Dear Sir,