by John Marshall

“ During the operations afterwards carried on for the reduction of that island, he acted as commander of the Amaranthe, in the absence of Captain E. P. Brenton, then serving on shore with the army. His promotion to that rank took place May 2, 1810 ; on which occasion he was appointed to the Papillon brig, of 16 guns, afterwards employed on the Mediterranean station. His post commission bears date, Aug. 12, 1819.
Agent.– J. Clementson, Esq. ”