by John Marshall

“ The Conqueror was paid off Oct. 30, 1820; on which occasion her officers gave Captain Stanfell an elegant entertainment, at the Mitre hotel, Chatham, as a mark of their esteem for him, and an acknowledgment of his constant attention to their comforts. We very much regret that it is not in our power to give a fuller account of the services of such a kindhearted man, whom we likewise most highly respect. ”

“ We next find Captain Stanfell employed blockading Basseterre, Guadaloupe; near which anchorage, and under the fire of a land battery, he captured, after an action of two hours, l’Oreste French national brig of 16 guns and 130 men, including several naval and military passengers. The enemy, on this occasion, had 2 killed and 10 wounded; the Scorpion not a man slain, and only 4 wounded. This gallant service was performed in the night of Jan. ”

“ The Bacchante formed part of the squadron under Rear-Admiral Griffith (now Colpoys) , at the capture of Castine; and was afterwards sent to take possession of Belfast, a town on the western side of Penobscot bay, through which the high road from Boston runs, for the purpose of cutting off all communication with that side of the country; whilst a naval and military force, under Captain Robert Barrie and Lieutenant-Colonel John, proceeded to attack Hamden ”