§ Lieut. Gen. Alexander Mackenzie Fraser being also come to the house, and Brig. Gen. Henry Fane being present, the Speaker acquainted them, that the house had, upon Wednesday last, resolved, That the Thanks of this House be given to them for their 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 array secured in the presence of a French army of superior force; and the Speaker gave them the Thanks of the House accordingly, as followeth;
§ "Lieut. Gen. Mackenzie Fraser, and Brigadier-Gen. 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 amongst its brave defenders, many gallant and distinguished officers, who, formed and tired by his great example, we may confidently expect, will emulate his glory. —In this honourable list your names stand inrolled. 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 superior force."
§ Upon which Lieut. Gen. Fraser said, "Mr. Speaker; The high and distinguished honour conferred upon us by the House calls for our warmest acknowledgement and grati- 264 tude, and will bean 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. Permit 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."