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 that had been scuttled. I am happy to say, that only one man was wounded; and the conduct of all the officers employed on this service was highly creditable.

(Signed)“.”

“To Rear-Admiral Fremantle.”

“Fassano Roads, June 20th, 1813.

“Sir,– Having information that some French gens-d’armerie, who organised the militia, and commissaries, who levied the contributions, resided at Dignano, opposite the Prioni islands, I detached fifty seamen, under Lieutenants Roberts and Bennett, the marines under Captain Graham and Lieutenant Price, and the boats with carronades, under Lieutenant Bernard. They took possession of the town at day-break this morning, made the French prisoners, and disarmed the militia. A surgeon, who fired out of a window at our people, was mortally wounded; this is the only loss on either side. Great praise is due to all the officers employed, and nothing could exceed the steadiness of the men.

(Signed)“.”

“To Rear-Admiral Fremantle.”

Lieutenant Roberts continued in the Elizabeth, latterly commanded by Captain Gardiner H. Guion, until promoted to his present rank, Sept. 24th, 1814. 



of Captain Thomas Burton, R.N. This officer was made a lieutenant on the 20th of Feb. 1805; and promoted from the Tonnant 80, Captain John Wainwright, to the command of the Wolverene sloop, Oct. 5th, 1814. 



presented with the Turkish gold medal, for his services during the celebrated Egyptian campaign. He obtained the rank of lieutenant in Jan. 1802; and distinguished himself on various occasions while serving as first of the Dragon 74, Captain Robert Barrie, on the North American station. His commission as commander bears date Oct. 12th, 1814.

