§ Rear Admiral sir Samuel Hood being come to the House, the Speaker acquainted him, that the House, had, upon Wednesday last, resolved, That the Thanks of this House be given to him for his most effectual and able disposition of the ships and transports, and for his effectual exertions in accomplishing the embarkation of his majesty's troops at Corunna on the late memorable occasion; and the Speaker gave him the Thanks of the House accordingly, as followeth;
§ "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 parliament; and the memorable and difficult service which you have recently contributed to accomplish at Corunna has called forth this fresh tribute of its 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."
§ Upon which, rear admiral sir Samuel Hood said, "Mr. Speaker; I beg leave to offer my most sincere thanks for the honour 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. For the very handsome manner, sir, you have been pleased to communicate this to me, I request you to accept my warmest acknowledgements."