by John Marshall

“ On their approach, the whole of the enemy’s vessels ran on shore near the citadel of Blaye, from whence two hundred soldiers marched out to protect them, although their crews were greatly superior in number to the attacking party. ”

“ In this ship he assisted at the capture of the United States’ brig Rattlesnake, pierced for 20 guns, with a complement of 131 men; and the Prince De Neufchatel, a fine American privateer schooner, of 18 guns and 135 men. ”