by John Marshall

“ In the more private walks of life, his warm and hospitable disposition, cheerful, though modest and unassuming manner, and his sincere and steady friendship, eminently fitted him to promote the happiness of social intercourse. ”

“ In Mar. 1808, he was made a lieutenant, and appointed to the Warspite 74, fitting out at Chatham. From that ship he removed into the Caledonia 120, bearing the flag of Lord Gambier, previous to the attack upon a French squadron in Aix Roads, April 11th, 1809. ”