by John Marshall

“ The third frigate engaged by the Monarch (la Gloire, of 46 guns,) hauled off on the approach of Sir Samuel Hood, who lost his right arm immediately after getting into action. She afterwards surrendered to the Centaur and Mars, which latter ship had already pursued and captured l’Indefatigable, a ship of the same force as those taken by Captain Lee. The remainder of the enemy’s squadron, viz. la Tamise of 44 guns, la Sylphe and la Lynx brigs, each mounting 18 guns, escaped. ”

“ Soon after the arrival of the fleet at Brazil, our officer was entrusted with the command of three ships of the line and two frigates, with which he proceeded to the Rio de la Plata, where he entered into a treaty with the Spanish authorities for a suspension of hostilities, till the official accounts of the late political changes in Europe could be received from the junta in the mother country. ”

“ The Courageux had only 1 man killed and 13 wounded.
For this important service, Captain Lee, with his brave associates, received the thanks of Parliament, and was honored with a gold medal, similar to that which was struck by order of his late Majesty, commemorative of Earl Howe’s victory [8] . A valuable sword was also awarded to him by the Committee of the Patriotic Fund [9] . He afterwards commanded the Monarch, another 74, employed off Rochefort, under the orders of the late Sir Samuel Hood. ”