Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II
Chapter 7
Sir James is called into active service.--Joins the Channel Fleet as second in command.--Shifts his Flag from the San Josef to the Prince of Wales.--His decisive conduct.--Anecdote of the Prince of Wales' Men.--Change of Ministry.--Sir James leaves the Channel Fleet, and returns to Guernsey.--Is offered the Command in the East Indies.--Letter on that occasion. 91