"I send this despatch by Count de Welderen, who can in person make a more ample report to your Serene Highness.
"I have the honour to commend myself to the gracious protection of your Serene Highness; and to subscribe myself with respect,
"Your Serene Highness's
"Most humble and obedient servant,
"J.A. Zoutman."
"Dated on board the Admiral de Ruyter, 7th August 1781,
Kykduyn, bearing south eighteen miles from us.
"N.B. All the officers and men on board the ships displayed a constant courage, fought like lions, as well as my own people, all of whom, I am extremely well satisfied with, from all the information I have received at present."