o the gallies, and order their men to the
pumps. I could only look at the enemy's gallies going off in a
shattered condition, for there was not a mast in either squadron
that could stand to make sail on; the lower rigging being nearly
shot away, hung down as though it had been just placed over mast
heads.

The Saratoga had 55 round shot in her hull, the Confiance 105.
The enemy's shot passed principally just over our heads, as there
were not 20 whole hammocks in the nettings after the close of the
action, which lasted, without intermission, two hours and twenty
minutes.

The absence and sickness of Lieutenant Raymond Perry left me
without the services of that excellent officer; much ought fairly
to be attributed to him for his great care and attention in
disciplining the ship's crew, as her first lieutenant. His place
was filled by a gallant young officer, Lieutenant Peter Gamble,
who, I regret to inform you, was killed early in the action.
Acting-lieutenant Vallette worked the first and second division
of guns with able effect. Sailing-master Brum's attention to the
springs, and in the execution of the order to wind the ship, and
occasionally at the guns, met my entire approbation; also Captain
Youngs, commanding the acting marines, who took his men to the
guns. Mr. Beale, purser, was of great service at the guns, and in
carrying my orders throughout the ship, with Midshipman
Montgomery. Master's mate Joshua Justin had command of the third
division; his conduct during the action was that of a brave
officer. Midshipmen Monteath, Graham, Williamson, Platt, Thwing,
and Acting-Midshipman Baldwin all behaved well, and gave evidence
of their making valuable officers. The Saratoga was twice set on
fire by hot shot from the enemy's ship.

I close, Sir, this communication with feelings of gratitude for
the able support I received from every officer and man attached
to the squadron which I have the honour to command.

I have the honour to be, &c.,
T. MACDONOUGH.

No. 35. (p. 193)
PLATE XXXVI.

_September 11, 1814._

Rob. Henley Eagle praefect. palma virtu per aeternit. florebit.
[Rx]. Uno latere percusso. alterum impavide vertit.

CAPTAI