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to obviate this misfortune as muck as- possible, 11,
deemed it expedidt .to 'strengthen our attack, by '
putting two long 18-pounders from this ship into
each brig.
On the evening of the 25t13, l ordered the gun.
boats to cannonade the toms. On the following
morning, a general attack was, made by the brigs and
gun-boats, under tke immediate direction of Captain
Marshall, which was kept up with great spirit the
principal part of the day, and did the enemy conside-
rable injury in the fortress, as well as sinking one of
his gun-boats,.

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An the 27th the attack was renewed with equal
spirit and effed, and continue] on the morning of the
28th. Finding, however, the fire from the-fortress
still continued extremely heavy and well directed,
both to the sea and land, it was resolved without de-
lay to strengthen our batteries ; and for that purpose,
I lost no time in landing two long eighteen pounders
from the ship, and two mortarsthken from the enemy
at Cuxhaven.
Having on the 31st. completed our batteries, con-
sisting, the first of two long eighteen poundere,.serv-
ed
:with red hot shot ; the_second of four thirty-two
pounders; and the third, of two mortars, exclusive
of those at the co-operating land force ; on the morn-
ing of the Ist instant, a most tremendous attack wax_
made on the enemy's works, both by sea and land,
and continued until this night ;
.but notwithstanding
the town was fired in several pl:Aces, the garrison still
returned a very spirited and determined opposition.
Ascertaining Irom the appearance of the town,
and the information of numerous deserters, that the
enemy have suffered severely by the late attack, it
is my intention, in conjunction with-the General com-
manding the land forces, to send a flag of truce to-
morrow to summon the fortress, which I hope will be
attended to. I have the !Amar to be, &c.

(Signed) A. FARQUHAIT, Captain.
His Majesty's Slip DeAree, off Gluskatadt,
-January 6, 1814.
eta,—ln my letter of the 2d instant, I had the ho-
nour of laying before you aq account of the opera.
tions of his Majesty's squadron under my command,
from the 25th ultimo, in the siege of the fortress of
Gluckstadt, and that I intended next day to send a
flag of truce, and again make proposals%for the sur-
render of the place, which had already suffered most
severely from a heavy botnbardment 14 land and
water,
I have now, Sir, the honour to acquaint you, that
on the 4th the gairison was summoned, but the Go-
vernor'S answer (that he might be allowed -time to
surd to his Sovereign, at Copenhagen) being inad-
missible, I again ordered the squadron to advance to
'the attacks Negriciations were then happily set on
fuot, and I have now the greatest satisfaction in in.
forming you, that yesterday this extremely strong
&tress, which has been several times besieged by
powerful armies, but never carried, has at length;
after an investment of sixteen days, and a most effec-
tual bombardment of six, surrendered to a division
of the Crown Prince of Sweden's army, under the
command of the General of Division Baron deßoye,
and that or his Britannic M4jesty's squadron under
my command, as per margin*. But in justice to the
Governor and garrison of Gluckstadt, I beg to state,
that they defended their post as brave men, and that
the cause. of humanity appears to have determined
the Governor to surrender. • -

The city had suffered much by fire, as well as in
deaths, and I firmly believe a few days bombardment
would have entirely destroyed it. On the night of
the`2tl and 3d, we had two eighteen-pounders and
two 32-pounders within point blank, constantly at
work with red hot short, besides the mortar and rocket
battery, which caused immense deltruction, and kept
the city in constant flames.
The terms of capitulation and surrender I have
now the honour to inclose ; a list of guns, stores, and
ammunition in the fortress has .not yet been obtained,
nor of armed vessels,. except the flotilla, consisting of
seven gun-boats, and ode gun-brig.
I have now a most pleasant duty to perform in
expressing my best thanks and praise of the conduct
of Captains Manshall, Banks, and Rose, Lieutenants
Kneeshaw and Sir G. Keith. and all the other offi-
cers and men employed in this most arduous service,
both by lend and water, at this inclement season of
the year. JA- • •
,
I beg to inclose a list- of killed and wounded be-
longing to the squadron, and -which has been almost
miraculously small, considering the continuance of
the bombardment, exposed to upwards of 30 pieces
of heavy artillery ; nor has the squadron been mate-
rially damaged ; both brigs, and gun-boats haVe re-
ceived a considerable number of shot in their hulls,
and rigging much cut. Nos. 1 and 12 gun-boats
were dismasted, but the damage has been immedi-
ately replaced. The squadron is again in an effec.
tive state.
The unanimity of the army and navy has been
such as-could not fail to insure success ; I am most
particularly obliged to General Baron de 13oye for
his marked kindness and attention to all my wishes,
as also to the exertions of his officers and men in for•
warding the public service:--1 have, Bcc.
(Signed) AnTni3a FARQUHAR, Captain.-
' Wm. Young, Lsq.-Admiral of the White, ace. &c.
• Desiree; Shamrock, Captain Marshall; Blazer Captain
Banks; Hearty, Captain ROW ; Piercer, Lieutenant Kneeshaw ;
Redbreast,"Sir George Keith, Bart.—Gun Boats, No. 1, Lieute-
nant Hanmer ; No. g, Mr. Thomas Riches, Mate • No. 8, Lieu-
tenant Seale; No. 4, Lieutenant 'l'ullock ; No. 5, Mr. John Hal-
lowes ; No. 8, Lieutenant Soper; No. 10, lieutenant Romnhy;
No. 14, Lieutenant Henderson.
cApi rinATIoN of the FORTRESS of GLUCKSTADT
ai szeied.to by the andermentioned Parties • the Commanders
6Y the Allied besieging Forces, by land and Water, and the
Conutiandant of the Garrison in the Fortress.
Ist. troops comprising the garrison.of Gluckstadt, naval
an 4 militara., shall march out of the fortress with aunts beat-
itsg and colours lying, and proceed to Itsehoe the first day, and
to Kelhallausen the second where they will remain for the fur-
ther orders of Isis ltoyal Highness the Crown Prince of Bweden,
as to the part from whence they are to proceed to Sonderbnrgi
in the island of Alsen. 4
2d. The Garrison shall retain their arms, baggage, their.l,rp.
vision-waggons, and empty powder-waggons; they shall not
serve against the Allied Arnues, eisher by sea or )and; for the
space so one year and one days
3d Alt Officers of the G4relson, paval, military, and OA,
shall main ail thair private property, and have every assistance-
from ISt Allies, in the pansport in their balmaget &es tie.'.
They shall keep thejr harass ii.o,Saa flqxy &pig 0.4 felons.
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4th. Ilse Allied Forces will give provision to the Garrison
until they shall arrive at: Sunderburg, or the island of Al. en.
sth. The Cavalry in the Ovriasin shall reiaik da r horses,
arms, and baggage.
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6th. The Horse Artillery, ecology*" of live, three-pounders,
arasa
g uns, with empty powder-evagi sms, shall march with the
gammons

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