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  at Cumnberland Island. He has lost two brothers in the military service of his country, &c. &c.

(Signed)“, first lieutenant H.M.S. Dragon.”

Lieutenant Alexander’s memorial was backed by a letter to the following effect:

“Dragon, Chesapeake, Feb. 4th, 1815.

“Sir,– I have received your letter of yesterday’s date, and will have much pleasure in forwarding your memorial through the commander-in-chief; at the same time testifying my full approbation of your general and private conduct while serving under my command; also of your having been always a cheerful volunteer whenever service of danger has presented itself.

(Signed)“, Captain of H.M.S. Dragon, and senior officer.”

Lieutenant Alexander obtained the rank of commander on the 13th June, 1815; and married, in the same year, Susannah, daughter of Mr. William Legrand, of Cork. 



wounded, while serving as midshipman on board the Prince of Wales 98, bearing the flag of Sir Robert Calder, in action with the combined fleets of France and Spain, July 22d, 1805. He obtained a lieutenant’s commission in Sept. 1800; served as such under Captains George Pigot, and (now Sir) Edward Codrington, in the Blossom sloop, and Blake 74, on the Lisbon and Mediterranean stations; and subsequently acted as commander of the Jalouse, Rinaldo, and Shark, sloops. He was advanced to the rank of commander on the 13th June, 1815. 



officer served the whole of his time as midshipman, under Captain (now Vice-Admiral) Donnelly, in the 