by John Marshall, Royal Naval Biography — Stirling… (1823)
“ Lieutenant Roe, R.N. as surveyor-general, and some other officers, selected for their scientific acquirements, who are to hold subordinate appointments in the colony. The Sulphur bomb-vessel, Commander William Townsend Dance, sailed at the same time, having on board a detachment of the 63rd regiment, under Captain Irwin, to be landed as a protection against the incursions of the natives. ”
