FOOTNOTES:[14]The plate bore the following most flattering inscription:—to the right honourableEDWARD, VISCOUNT AND BARON EXMOUTH,And a Baronet,Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath,Of the Royal and distinguished Order of Charles the Third of Spain,Of the Royal Sicilian Order of St. Ferdinand, and of Merit,Knight of the Royal Sardinian Supreme Order of the Annunciation.Knt. Gd. Cross of the Royal Sardinian Order of St. Lazarus & St. Maurice,and of the Royal Military Order of William of the Netherlands,This Tribute of Admiration and EsteemIs most respectfully presented byThe Rear-Admiral, Captains, and Commanders,Who had the honour to serve under himAt the memorable VICTORY gained at ALGIERSOn the 27th of August, 1816,Where, by the Judgment, Valour, & Decision of their distinguished Chief,Aided by his brilliant Example,The Great Cause of Christian FreedomWas bravely Fought, andNOBLY ACCOMPLISHED.[15]"Discharged, dead." The mark by which a man is reported dead on the ship's books.[16]It is a remarkable fact, that after the death of his daughter, seven members of the family died within three years.
[14]The plate bore the following most flattering inscription:—to the right honourableEDWARD, VISCOUNT AND BARON EXMOUTH,And a Baronet,Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath,Of the Royal and distinguished Order of Charles the Third of Spain,Of the Royal Sicilian Order of St. Ferdinand, and of Merit,Knight of the Royal Sardinian Supreme Order of the Annunciation.Knt. Gd. Cross of the Royal Sardinian Order of St. Lazarus & St. Maurice,and of the Royal Military Order of William of the Netherlands,This Tribute of Admiration and EsteemIs most respectfully presented byThe Rear-Admiral, Captains, and Commanders,Who had the honour to serve under himAt the memorable VICTORY gained at ALGIERSOn the 27th of August, 1816,Where, by the Judgment, Valour, & Decision of their distinguished Chief,Aided by his brilliant Example,The Great Cause of Christian FreedomWas bravely Fought, andNOBLY ACCOMPLISHED.
[14]The plate bore the following most flattering inscription:—
to the right honourableEDWARD, VISCOUNT AND BARON EXMOUTH,And a Baronet,Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath,Of the Royal and distinguished Order of Charles the Third of Spain,Of the Royal Sicilian Order of St. Ferdinand, and of Merit,Knight of the Royal Sardinian Supreme Order of the Annunciation.Knt. Gd. Cross of the Royal Sardinian Order of St. Lazarus & St. Maurice,and of the Royal Military Order of William of the Netherlands,This Tribute of Admiration and EsteemIs most respectfully presented byThe Rear-Admiral, Captains, and Commanders,Who had the honour to serve under himAt the memorable VICTORY gained at ALGIERSOn the 27th of August, 1816,Where, by the Judgment, Valour, & Decision of their distinguished Chief,Aided by his brilliant Example,The Great Cause of Christian FreedomWas bravely Fought, andNOBLY ACCOMPLISHED.
to the right honourableEDWARD, VISCOUNT AND BARON EXMOUTH,And a Baronet,Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath,Of the Royal and distinguished Order of Charles the Third of Spain,Of the Royal Sicilian Order of St. Ferdinand, and of Merit,Knight of the Royal Sardinian Supreme Order of the Annunciation.Knt. Gd. Cross of the Royal Sardinian Order of St. Lazarus & St. Maurice,and of the Royal Military Order of William of the Netherlands,This Tribute of Admiration and EsteemIs most respectfully presented byThe Rear-Admiral, Captains, and Commanders,Who had the honour to serve under himAt the memorable VICTORY gained at ALGIERSOn the 27th of August, 1816,Where, by the Judgment, Valour, & Decision of their distinguished Chief,Aided by his brilliant Example,The Great Cause of Christian FreedomWas bravely Fought, andNOBLY ACCOMPLISHED.
[15]"Discharged, dead." The mark by which a man is reported dead on the ship's books.
[15]"Discharged, dead." The mark by which a man is reported dead on the ship's books.
[16]It is a remarkable fact, that after the death of his daughter, seven members of the family died within three years.
[16]It is a remarkable fact, that after the death of his daughter, seven members of the family died within three years.
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