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 honour of holding the second place in the line of battle. Having his arm shot off in the action he was taken down, but refused all attention until the wounded sailors around had been dressed. For such conduct as this he was adored by his men. He died of his wounds received in the action at Portsmouth, 29th June following, to the great regret of the fleet and nation. He lies buried at Eastry in his native county.

[See "Gentleman's Magazine," 1794.]

SIR ELIAB HARVEY,

NAVAL OFFICER,

Was another member of the same distinguished family, and, like the preceding, one of England's honoured naval heroes. He entered the naval service in 1771, and served under Lord Howe, Sir Hyde Parker, and Nelson. He was present under the latter at the battle of Trafalgar, where he had the command of the Téméraire, the next ship astern of the Victory, bearing Lord Nelson's flag. For his services that day he was advanced to the rank of rear-Admiral. He subsequently commanded the Tonnant under Lord St. Vincent, but a serious misunderstanding occurring between him and Lord Gambler, he was tried and dismissed the service. In spite of this, so unimpeachable was his character, he was restored and raised to the rank of Admiral and a G.C.B. in 1825. He twice represented Maldon in Parliament. He died in 1830.

[See "Gentleman' Magazine," 1830.]