by John Marshall

“ Templeton, boatswain, that I did not, by their great assistance, feel the want of an individual.
“The enemy had 30 killed, and 41 wounded; and in justice to his gallantry, I must say, he never struck whilst there was a man on his decks. I have the honor to be,
(Signed) ⁠“G. E. Barnsworth [2] .” ”

“ I cannot help stating, as a tribute to the memory of so worthy a young man, that to the service, he is the loss of a very good officer, and to every body that knew him, a valuable friend and companion.
“Lieutenant Boss having been left behind, deprived me of the services of an able and gallant officer; but Lieutenant Donaldson” (now Captain Boswall) “so well supplied his place, not only by exertion at the guns, but putting the orders that were given in execution, although the only officer I had on board, except Mr. ”