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 wounded. Among the former were her fourth Lieutenant, a Lieutenant of Marines, the Master, and many other officers. Captain Lawrence is since dead of his wounds. The enemy came into action with a complement of 440 men; the Shannon, having picked up some recaptured seamen, had 330. The Chesapeake is a fine frigate, and mounts 49 guns, eighteens on her main-deck, two-and-thirties on her quarterdeck and forecastle. Both ships came out of action in the most beautiful order, their rigging appearing as perfect as if they had only been exchanging a salute. I have the honor to be, &c.

(Signed)“.”

“To Captain the Hon. T. Bladen Capel.”

The foregoing letter was immediately transmitted to the Board of Admiralty, and replied to by their Secretary in the following terms: