by John Marshall

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by John Marshall Royal Naval Biography — Julian… (1823)

In 1812, he commanded the Teaser gun-brig, and succeeded in effecting his escape from the French frigate Arethusa, after a chase of two nights and three days, frequently within musket shot. His last naval appointment was, June 2d, 1813, to the Racer schooner, in which vessel he continued until promoted to the rank of commander, June 15th, 1814. He died at Kingsbridge, co. Devon, whilst employed in the coast-guard service, in 1828; leaving eight children, the eldest only sixteen years of age.
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