by John Marshall

“ At the Spanish armament, in 1790, he commanded the Glory, of 98 guns; and when hostilities commenced against the French Republic, he was appointed to the Argonaut, a 64; in which ship he accompanied Rear-Admiral Murray’s squadron to North America, where he continued until the spring of 1795, at which period he was compelled through illness to return to England. ”

“ His promotions as a Flag-officer, bear date as follow; Rear-Admiral, April 23, 1804; Vice-Admiral, April 28, 1808; and Admiral, June 4, 1814. He married, in Nov. 1809, Frances, youngest daughter of the Rev. T. H. Pearson, of Queen’s Camel, Somersetshire. ”