Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1830 edition. Excerpt: ... eluding his report to Sir A. Campbell, the Lieutenant-Colonel expresses himself as follows: "Where every one contended honorably, it would he difficult to select for your particular notice. Lieutenant Keele, of the Arachne, Lieutenant Bazely, of the Sophie, and their respective ci-etcs behaved with their usual gallantry. Lieutenant Keele's unremitting exertions u-ith this little furce, as also the share he has taken in the fall of the place, together with the good understanding kept up between the services, I leave fur you, Sir, properly to appreciate." At the same period, Lieutenant-Colonel Godwin addressed the following private letter to Lieutenant Keele: "Martaban, Nov. 1st, 1824. "My dear Sir, --The events of yesterday, in which you hore so conspicuous a part, call upon me thus early tjj offer you my warmest acknowledgments of your gallantry and judicious conduct, which tended so much to place this town in our possession, and I shall be most happy to state to Sir Archibald Campbell how much he owes to your bravery and talents on this occasion. Believe. me, my dear Sir, ever most faithfully yours, (Signed) "Ht. Godwin, Lieut.-Col. 41st Regt." Lieutenant Keele officially reported to Captain Chads, that "Lieutenant Bazely rendered him every assistance;" and he "also spoke "in high praise of the constant good conduct of Mr. Lett." Sir Archibald Campbell describes the capture of Martaban as "an achievement no less honorable than beneficial to the British arms, reflecting the highest credit on every individual composing the force employed." On the 26th Nov., Mr. Secretary Swinton wrote to Sir Archibald as follows: "The Governor-General in Council commands me to express his fullest concurrence in the tribute of applause which you have...
