and the subsequent
breaking through the enemy's line and capture of his whole fleet.
Thus the entire action may be distinctly and beautifully
represented.

Herewith you will receive one of the medals struck for Commodore
Preble, which is tolerably well executed and of good size. The
emblematical figures ought to be bold and distinct, rather than
minutely delineated, which renders the effect less striking and
enhances the labour and cost. With respect to the cost it must be
regulated by a due attention to the views of the Legislature and
to economy without parsimony.

The number is considerable, and will require all the artists who
are qualified for the execution.

It is very desirable to have them completed as soon as possible,
and particularly before the next meeting of Congress. If the
number of artists in Philadelphia shall not be sufficient, you
will employ those of New York or elsewhere. I submit this
business to your care with confidence and pleasure, because I
know that your own discriminating tastes and judgment in these
matters will be combined with your admiration of the men, and the
scenes to be commemorated, in producing the best and most speedy
execution.

The sword for Captain Elliott will be an elegant dress sword; (p. 182)
a cut and thrust, with belt, &c., such in form as is prescribed
for a dress sword of a captain in the navy, but decorated with
devices and inscriptions suitable to the occasion, and finished in
the best style the sum of $800 will procure. The swords of the
warrant officers, twelve in number, will be of the same form
and with proper belts, &c., will be finished in the best style
that $250 each will procure. These you will please have finished
as soon as possible.

The medals should be finished in succession according to the
order of the dates of the events, unless the whole can be put in
hand at once, which is very desirable.

I am respectfully, Sir, your most obedient servant,
W. JONES, _Secretary of the Navy_.

No. 32. (p. 183)
PLATE XXXIII.

_September 10, 1813._

Jesse D. Elliott. Nil actum reputans si quid superesset agendum.
[Rx]. Viam invenit virtus aut facit.

CAPTAIN JESSE DUNCAN ELLIOTT.