Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I
Chapter 7
Sir James Saumarez is placed under the orders of Admiral McBride.--Is detached, and attacks an Enemy's squadron.--Narrow Escape from Shipwreck.--Off Havre.--Cherbourg.--Private letters relating the particulars of several Cruises on the French coast.--Gallant Action with a French squadron of superior force off Guernsey. Page 119