by John Marshall

“ I have often had occasion to notice the great temper and judgment he shews in those important parts of a first lieutenant’s duty, connected with the treatment and management of the ship’s company. I can truly assert, that in Mr. Shepheard is united, with the strictest propriety of conduct, the most intimate acquaintance with all parts of his duty, and the greatest devotion to the service. ”

“ W. Shepheard served as first lieutenant of H.M.S. Samarang for three years, under my command; and I feel in justice bound to bear testimony to the admirable manner in which he has discharged every part of his duty; no service is too diHicult and irksome, or too trifling, to secure his ready and cordial assistance in its execution; and the ability and seamanlike manner in which he carries it into effect, is equalled only by his indefatigable zeal. ”

“ Captain the Hon. F. P. Irby, from Mar. 17th, 1808, until Mar. 9th, 1809; when he rejoined the Tonnant, and continued in her, under Captains Brown and Anthony T. Abdy, upwards of six months.
On the 28th Sept. 1809, he was again received on board the Amelia ”