by John Marshall, Royal Naval Biography — Crispin… (1823)
“ His promotion to the rank of lieutenant took place in December, 1796. From this period, we find no particular mention of Mr. Crispin until November 4, 1805, when, as first lieutenant of the Caesar 80, Captain Sir Richard J. Strachan, he assisted at the capture of Rear-admiral Dumanoir le Pelley; for which he was made commander on the 24th of the following month [2] . ”
