“The instant that a separation between the Sylvia and her prize could be effected, pursuit was given to the headmost brigs, which, aided by a favourable breeze, and intervening shoals, effected their escape to the batteries of Onrust, leaving H.M. cutter to take possession of two transports, mounting two 9-pounders, and manned by 60 men each; out twelve days from Sourabaya, laden with artillery, equipage, and valuable European goods.
“Sub-lieutenant Chesnaye’s conduct in this affair, and throughout the whole cruise, has been highly meritorious, I therefore beg leave to recommend him as a brave young officer.
“The inferior officers and seamen evinced the greatest desire of bringing the whole of the enemy’s force to action, although much weakened by a deficiency of 12 men, rendered incapable by wounds received on a recent occasion with some desperate pirates[1].”
This officer’s commission as commander bears date May 2, 1810. He was appointed to the Dover troop-ship, June 17, 1812; and advanced to post rank, June 7, 1814.
Agents.– Messrs. Stilwell.
THOMAS BARCLAY, Esq.
[Post-Captain of 1814.]
Was made lieutenant, Sept. 15, 1805; advanced to the rank of commander. May 5, 1810; and appointed to the Success troop-ship, Aug. 18, 1812. His post commission bears date June 7, 1814.
Agents.– Messrs. Chard.
GEORGE WICKENS WILLES, Esq.
Knight of the Royal Neapolitan Order of St. Ferdinand and Merit.
[Post-Captain of 1814.]
This officer was a lieutenant of the Active frigate, Captain Richard Hussey Moubray, at the destruction of a Turkish squadron, anchored within the Dardanelles, Feb. 19, 1807[2]. We subsequently find him serving as first of the Spartan,
- ↑ The Sylvia had also one man mortally wounded in action with the Malay lugger proa.
- ↑ See Vol. I. Part II. note ‡ at p. 808.
