tion of His Majesty's troops on a late memorable occasion, fills me with pride and with a happiness which I am incapable of describing; and although I can lay pretensions to no greater merit than to unwearied endeavours to advance the good of His Majesty's service, I cannot but sensibly feel how great have been the exertions of the captains, officers, seamen and marines, late under my command, to whom I shall, with the truest gratification, convey the acknowledgements with which the House have received their distinguished and exemplary conduct.

Permit me, Sir, to add how much I account myself as honoured by the expressions of regard with which you have been so good as to accompany the resolutions of the House of Commons, and to subjoin sentiments of the very high respect, with which I have the honour of being, Sir, your most humble and obedient servant,

M. DE COURCY, Rear-Admiral.

The Right Hon. Charles Abbot, &c.

Mercurii 1 die Februarii, 1809.

Lieutenant-General Mackenzie Fraser, and Brigadier General Fane.

The deep grief which this nation has felt for the loss it has experienced by the death of that illustrious commander the late Sir John Moore, in the memorable battle of Corunna, has been mitigated in some degree by the reflection that it still numbers among its brave defenders, many gallant and distinguished officers who, formed and fired by his great example, we may confidently expect, will emulate his glory.

In this honourable list your names stand enrolled. And this House acknowledging with gratitude your important services upon that lamented but glorious day, has commanded me to deliver you its thanks: and I do accordingly in the name of the Commons of this United Kingdom, thank you for your distinguished conduct and exemplary valour displayed in the battle of Corunna, whereby the complete repulse and

signal defeat of the enemy, on every point of attack, was effected, and the safe and unmolested embarkation of the army secured in the presence of a French army of supe

rior force.

Lieutenant General Fraser's answer.

Mr. Speaker,

The high and distinguished honor conferred upon us by the House calls for our warmest acknowledgments and gratitude, and will be an incitement to us, if any were wanting, to use every exertion in our power to add fresh lustre to His Majesty's arms, whenever an opportunity offers.

Perinit me, Sir, also to offer you my thanks for the handsome and flattering manner in which you have been pleased to convey to me the sentiments of the House.

Rear Admiral Sir Samuel Hood,

The various and brilliant services

which have marked the splendid career of

your naval glory have long since made you known to the recorded gratitude of Parlia ment; and the memorable and difficult service which you have recently contributed to accomplish at Corunna has called forth this fresh tribute of applause.

I do therefore now, by the command, and in the name of the Commons of this United Kingdom, thank you for your most able disposition of the ships and transports and for your effectual exertions in accomplishing the embarkation of His Majesty's troops at Corunna on the late memorable occasion.

Rear-Admiral Sir Samuel Hood's answer.

Mr. Speaker,

I beg leave to offer my most sincere thanks for the honor conferred on me, by the vote of this House; it affords me peculiar satisfaction that in the performance of my duty only, my services have met the approbation of the representatives of my countrymen, which I shall always endeavour to merit.

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For the very handsome manner, Sir, you have been pleased to communicate this to me, I request you to accept my warmest acknowledgments.

Not to pay a peculiar tribute to the memory of Sir John Moore, would be deemed to argue a want of all those feelings that elevate human nature, a disregard of letters, insensibility to glory, and a defect of patriotism.

John, the elder son of Dr. John Moore a surgeon in the army, afterwards established as a physician, and still more respectably as a man of letters, had the good fortune to share in the cares confided to his father in regard to the late Duke of Hamilton, whom he was employed to accompany in travel and introduce to the world.

Such an opportunity must have been dear to all parties, particularly father and son: that it was so to the Duke is evident from his patronage of Mr. Moore, after a looser intercourse with the world, might have been expected to destroy recollection and regard.

He commenced his career in the army it is believed in the fortieth regiment, in which he rose to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.

On the commencement of hostilities Lieut. Col. Moore served at Toulon and was chosen to accompany Major Koehler on a secret mission to Corsica, where after a proper understanding with Gen. Paoli, he was sent to seize on