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782 by Chancy Duolvis, a Capitaine de Fregate, Commodore of Flotilla, and Member of the Legion of Honor. The loss sustained by the Sirius in this clashing affair, amounted to 9 killed and 20 wounded. Among the former was her Commander’s nephew, Mr. William Adair, Master’s Mate. For his distinguished conduct on this occasion, the Committee of the Patriotic Fund at Lloyd’s voted Captain Prowse a sword or vase, at his option, value 100l. The sum of 360l. was at the same time directed to be distributed amongst his wounded officers and men.

In the spring of 1810, our officer was appointed to the Theseus, of 74 guns; and he continued to command that ship in the North Sea during the remainder of the war. He was nominated a C.B. June 4, 1815; obtained a Colonelcy of Royal Marines Aug. 12, 1819; and became a Rear-Admiral July 19, 1821.

Residence.– 3, Tonbridge Place, New Road.



 are two very ancient families of the name of Kerr in Scotland, those of Lothian and Roxburghe; which, if they sprung from one common ancestor, separated too early to be traced up to the same stock; but who, in the reign of James VI. engaged in deadly feuds concerning the right to the Wardenry of the Middle Marshes. They were originally distinguished by the designations of Kerr of Fernyhirst, and Kerr of Cessford; the latter being ancestor to the present Duke of Roxburghe, and the former to the noble house of Lothian.

The subject of this sketch is the third son of William John, fifth Marquis of Lothian, K.T., a General in the army, and Colonel of the 11th regiment of dragoons, by Elizabeth, daughter of Chichester Fortescue, Esq., M.P. for the county of Louth, whose lady was the daughter of Richard, 1st Lord Momington, grandfather of his Grace the Duke of Wellington.

Lord Mark Robert Kerr was born Nov. 12, 1776; entered the naval service at an early age, and in 1792 was a Midshipman of the Lion, 64, in which ship it will be remembered Lord