Broughton, of the 1st West India Regiment, made from Roseau soon
after the enemy had landed, had been received, and that in
consequence he had made the most judicious arrangements his garrison
would allow for the defence of this important post.

"On the 25th, I received the summons[31] I have now the honour to
transmit, from General of Division La Grange, and without delay sent
the reply[32] you will find accompanying it.

"On the 27th the enemy's cruisers hovered about the Head; however,
the _Centaur's_ tender, _Vigilante_, came in and was saved by our
guns. I landed Mr. Henderson, her commander, and crew, to assist in
the defence we were prepared to make.

"As far as can be collected, the enemy had about 4000 men on board,
and the whole of their force was compelled to disembark before they
gained one inch of ground.

"I entrust this despatch to Captain O'Connell, to whom I beg to
refer you. His services entitle him to consideration. I am much
indebted to the zeal and discernment of Fort-Adjutant Gualy, who was
very accessary to the due execution of my orders.

"I cannot pass unnoticed the very soldierlike conduct of Lieutenant
Wallis, of the 46th Regiment, to whom I had entrusted the post of
Cachecrow, or Scot's Head. On perceiving our retreat he spiked his
guns, destroyed his ammunition, and immediately commenced his march
to join me at Prince Rupert's with his detachment. Nor that of
Lieutenant Schaw of the same corps, who acted as an officer of
artillery and behaved with uncommon coolness and judgment while on
the battery, and great presence of mind in securing the retreat of
the additional gunners belonging to the 46th Regiment. On the 27th,
after levying a contribution on Roseau, the enemy re-embarked, and
hovered that day and the next about this post. This morning, the
French fleet is seen off the south end of Guadaloupe, under easy
sail.

"Our loss--you will perceive by the returns I have the honour to
transmit--was inconsiderable when compared with that of the enemy,
which included several officers of rank and about 300 others.

"I have, etc.,
(Signed) "GEORGE PREVOST.

"Lieutenant-General Sir William Myers,
"Bart., etc., etc., etc.

"P.S.--As I find I cannot