by John Marshall, Royal Naval Biography — Caiger… (1823)
“ During that period, he assisted at the capture of the French privateers Gascon and Miquelonnaise, the former of 16 guns and 113 men, the latter of 18 guns and 130 men; the letter of marque Espérance (formerly H.M. 22-gun ship Laurel) , with a valuable cargo of East India produce; and the American letter of marque Hebe (formerly H.M. schooner Laura) of 2 guns and 15 men. He was promoted to the rank of commander May 11th, 1827. ”
