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 them my thanks in the most public manner, and assure them, collectively and individually, that I shall be proud to take them by the hand, at any time, and in any place, and to tender them any service in the power of. Sir, your most obedient humble servant,

(Signed)“.”

“Dear Sir,– I am quite transported with the noble exploit performed by your friend Coghlan. I have taken the liberty to enclose your private letter to Lord Spencer, and I desire you will acquaint Mr. Coghlan, that I have directed Mr. Makepeace, an eminent goldsmith, in Searle Street, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, to prepare a sword of 100 guineas value, which I will beg of you to present to this gallant seaman, in the most appropriate manner. Your’s most truly,

(Signed)“.”

On his arrival in port, Mr. Coghlan received, what his aspiring mind valued above all other gifts, a commission, promoting him to the rank of Lieutenant, and confirming him in the command of the Viper, although he had then served only four years and a half in the navy. On the 9th Nov. following, we find him addressing a note to H.R.H. the Duke of Kent, a copy of which we shall now lay before our readers:–

To this offer. Lieutenant Coghlan received the following answer:

“Kensington Palace, 12th Nov. 1800.

“Sir,– I am commanded by H.R.H. the Duke of Kent, to acknowledge your letter of the 9th instant. The very handsome terms in which