by John Marshall, Royal Naval Biography — Ross, James Clark (1823)
“ We understand that the world is indebted to him for the greater part of the scientific results of the late expedition under his uncle. Captain Sir John Ross, R.N., C.B., &c. The thanks of the Common Council of London were voted to him on the 5th Dec. 18133, at which period he was serving as commander on board the Victory 104, flagship of Sir Thomas Williams, at Portsmouth, preparatory to his further advancement. ”
