Message from George V. to Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, Aug. 5.
At this grave moment in our national history I send to you, and through
you to the officers and men of the fleets of which you have assumed
command, the assurance of my confidence that under your direction they
will revive and renew the old glories of the royal navy, and prove once
again the sure shield of Britain and of her empire in the hour of trial.