by John Marshall

“ It was then judged necessary, to prevent loss in returning, to dash at the nearest battery, mounting four 24-pounders, and, by a muster-roll found, garrisoned with 103 men, which, after an obstinate resistance, was carried in the most gallant manner, the Russians retreating to boats on the other side of the island. ”

“ Lieutenant Pilch reports to me the very able assistance he received from Lieutenants Sheridan and Bentham, Lieutenant Carrington, royal marines, and Mr. Mart, carpenter, volunteers; and that more cool bravery could not have been displayed than by the officers and men employed on this service. Considering the resistance met with, and the heavy fire of grape-shot from batteries and gun-boats in the retreat, the loss is comparatively small, being only five wounded. ”