by John Marshall

“ This “very gallant exploit,” says Earl St. Vincent, “appears to me equal to any enterprise recorded in the naval history of Great Britain; and will, I am fully persuaded, merit the approbation of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.” ”

“ The conduct of Lieutenant Facey does him, in my opinion, great honour; he appears to have been the first on board, and to have shown throughout the whole, great firmness and good example. The attack was made in the face of day by 42 men, in three boats, against a ship defended by 113 men, secured with a boarding netting, and supported by a battery, and a large body of men at small arms on the shore. I trust, my Lord, this fair statement of facts will be a sufficient recommendation of Lieutenants Facey and Stupart, &c. ”