Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I

Chapter 4

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Situation of the Hostile Fleets.--Surrender of Brimstone Hill.--Junction of the Fleets.--Antigua.--St. Lucia.--Sailing of the French Fleet under Comte de Grasse.--Action of the 9th of April.--12th of April.--Gallant conduct of the Russel.--Captain Saumarez returns to Jamaica.--Comes to England with Convoy.--Is paid off at Chatham, and confirmed a Post-captain. Page 65