by John Marshall

“ The blaze of glory which deservedly crowns the memory of Wolfe, obscures the fame of his brethren in arms. It cannot, however, he doubted, but Vice-Admiral Saunders, by his able disposition of the ships, his zeal for the service, and his perfect knowledge of the art of war, materially contributed to the reduction of the place. ”

“ Chambers was appointed second Lieutenant of the Active frigate, one of the squadron under Sir Peter Parker, destined to act against Charlestown, in South Carolina; which ship had the honor of leading her consorts to the attack made on Sullivan’s Island, June 28, 1776 [2] . The Active, on that occasion, had her first Lieutenant (Pike) killed, and 8 men wounded.
From the Active, our officer removed as first Lieutenant, into the Montreal frigate, Captain Douglas ”