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 long 18, and manned with 30 men: the merchant vessels, twenty-two in number, were laden with oil, cotton, figs, silk, &c. In performing this service, the British sustained a loss of five (including Lieutenants Kay, of the 62d, and Pipon, R.M.) killed, and eleven men wounded. The contents of Captain Duncan’s official report, with the exception of the following paragraph, will be found.

In a letter from Captain Napier to Captain Duncan, dated Nov. 3d, we find this passage:–

The following are copies of letters subsequently received by Lieutenant Travers:

Melazzo, 10th Nov. 1811.

“My dear Sir,– I beg to enclose you the copy of my official letter to Major-General Heron, and have only to regret that much hurry did not permit me to pay a more just tribute to your exemplary merits and gallantry. The muleteer being on the point of departure, obliges me thus hastily concluding, and assuring you how much I am, with the sincerest esteem, your very obedient and truly faithful servant,

(Signed)“, Major 62d regiment.”

“To Lieutenant Travers, H.M.S. Imperieuse.” 