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“H.M.S. Asia, in the Port of Navarin, 24 Oct. 1827.

“Before the united squadrons remove from the theatre on which they have gained so complete a victory, the Vice-Admiral, commander-in-chief, is desirous of making known to the officers, seamen, and marines, employed in them, the high sense which he has of their gallant and steady conduct on the 20th instant. – He is persuaded that there is no instance of the fleet of any one country shewing more complete union of spirit and 