Mr Bush, my congratulations on taking part in such a stirring action, especially after such a long chase to get there. Such gallant deeds will surely bring the promotion to Captain sooner rather than later.

Bravo Sir

As Admiral Bligh remarked - we do like sketches but I can quite understand that it is sometimes difficult to sit quietly and put pencil to paper and convey your impression of the action when you are rushing from one sinking ship onto another sinking ship, waving your cutlass in a menacing fashion, possible firing your pistol at the same time and trying to avoid getting your boots wet in the process. However I'm sure as your experience in these actions grows you will be able to achieve a sketch or two.

It sounds as though you had a very happy action and hopefully there will be many more in the future.