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 proved; but that the latter charge was scandalous and unfounded.

“The Court, therefore, sentenced Commander Taylor to be dismissed from his Majesty’s service; but, in consideration of his long services and former meritorious conduct, did strongly recommend him to the favorable consideration of the Admiralty .”

This officer’s name was replaced in the Navy List in 1818, ever since which he has remained on half-pay as “The Junior Commander.” Had he been restored to his former seniority, Oct. 13th, 1807, there would now, Dec. 1834, have been only fifty-six of his brother officers between him and the senior commander.

