by John Marshall

“ The line of conduct followed by Captain Yeoman has been – to abstain from all vexatious interference – to stimulate the officers to exertion by a proper confidence in their zeal – and to actuate the men to a strict performance of their duty, by directing their energies to the proper object, and removing the impediments we so forcibly reprobated. The consequence has been, that this excellent officer has gone through the period of his service with benefit to his country, comfort to his people, and pleasure to himself, and has now the gratification of receiving the encomiums of all parties. ”

“ I have to acknowledge the receipt of your secret letter of the 30th ultimo, explaining the mode of smuggling silks practised by the egg-vessels at Portsmouth, and to acquaint you that it has been laid before the Board, by whom your zeal and exertions on this occasion are fully appreciated. I am. Sir, &c.
(Signed) ⁠“Wm. Bowles.” “To Captain Yeoman, R.N., &c.” ”

“ The higher department has found itself relieved from all the unpleasantry of complaint; and the approval this new system has received from the Comptroller-General, will, we trust, lead to its general adoption ”