by John Marshall

“ In the night of March 8, 1806, the boats of the Egyptienne, into which ship Captain Paget had recently removed, made a most gallant attack upon l’Alcide, a large French privateer, frigate built, and pierced for 34 guns, which they succeeded in cutting out from under the protection of two batteries in Muros harbour. ”

“ This exploit was performed under the directions of Captain Handfield, late first Lieutenant of the Egyptienne, who was serving as a volunteer on board her, in consequence of his promotion not having been officially communicated to him. ”

“ Sir Charles succeeded his brother, Lieutenant-General Sir Edward Paget, as a Groom of his Majesty’s Bedchamber, Jan. 30, 1822; hoisted the superior broad pendant of a Commodore on board the last named yacht, on the 26th July following; and was advanced to the rank of Rear-Admiral, April 9, 1823. He was first returned to Parliament as Member for Milbourne Port, in 1804; and has represented the borough of Carnarvon ever since 1806.
He married, in March 1805, Elizabeth Araminta, second daughter of Henry (and Lady Elizabeth) Monck, Esq. by whom he has a large family. ”