by John Marshall

“ Halliday received a slight wound in the arm. The total loss sustained by the Africa, was 5 killed and 25 wounded.
Mr. Halliday, after serving for a short time in a merchant vessel, completed his time as a Midshipman in the Crown 64, Fairy sloop of war, and Sprightly cutter. He then accepted a Lieutenancy on board the Twelve Apostles, a Russian first rate, and served under several Admirals; one of whom, Povalishin, was killed in a general battle with the Swedes [2] . ”

“ At the commencement of the war between England and the French republic, he embarked as a Master’s-mate in the Nymphe frigate, commanded by the present Viscount Exmouth; his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant in the British navy took place about Oct. ”