by John Marshall

“ On receiving his first commission from Admiral Cornwallis, that veteran chief thus addressed him: – “Your country is much indebted to you for your gallant services s you are now a lieutenant of the Namur; – you well deserve your promotion; – few officers have earned it so hardly.” ”

“ Is a native of Fifeshire, and appears to have served his time as an apprentice in the merchant service. In July 1794, having fallen into the hands of a press-gang, he entered as an able seaman on board the Sybil 28, Captain the Hon. ”