A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Little, Alexander
LITTLE. (Commander, 1846.)
Alexander Little passed his examination in 1834; obtained his first commission 26 Dec. 1837; and was afterwards appointed – 14 Feb. and 22 Aug. 1838, to the Malabar 74 and Racehorse 18, Capts. Edw. Harvey and Henry Wm. Craufurd, both on the North America and West India station, whence he returned in 1839 – 1 Feb. 1840, to the Thunderer 84, Capt. Daniel Pring, employed in the Mediterranean and in attendance on the Queen at Walmer Castle – and 19 Oct. 1843, as Senior, to the Iris 26, commanded in the East Indies by Capt. Geo. Rodney Mundy. He was superseded from the latter ship on attaining his present rank 9 Nov. 1846; and has since been on half-pay. Agents – Hallett and Robinson.