The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-03-08
NEWSuRLEANS.
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CORY ofa letter from Com Patferson 10 ths
Secretary Of the Navy.
New-Orieans, 9Th Jan. 1916.
The enemy having retreated, a. had the ho-
TO inform by my letter the Goth inst. I have
the pleasing duty only left Of reporting You, that d-
ring the late most eyena struggle for the presersti-
OF this important portion fthe United States.
hsve received from all the officers whom Ihave the
honor command, every ai and support which could
possibly be rendered: they have been exposed to ex.
traoyisary hardshps both BY day and night, to all
se,ss OF the year, performing the most arduous duties
shore, ofthe line of their profession, indepen.
dent Of their ordinary duties and all has been borne
and executed with cheerfuhsss and aaciity that re-
Sects upon them the highest credit and TINT the I'M
eared exerions Of the small naval force on this staff
from the first appearance OF the enemy, has con-
tributed in great degree, to his expulsion, is freely
acknowledgedby the gallant general commanding the
dsud orcea, and will DE, trust, by all who have wit.
messed their endcayors effect the end which has so
happily and with so little loss been accomplished. II
Affords great pleasure to have in ali cases co-ope-
rated with the army to the entire satisfaction of their
commander.
Capt. Henley merits my acknowledgements for his un
rerntted attention to the execution OF the dute,
committed to him, particularly the superintendent of
the erection the two batteries the Bayou Saintlohn
and opposite the city. His gallant conduct on the
night of the Esd ult already detailed, 1.-THE FIRE from
tue Carolina proving rs have since learned. truly
destructive to the enemy, and producing Disorder and
confusion in their troops giving army manifest
advantage, and for the able assistance received from
him when serving at the marine battery erected by me
the right bank of the river, where he remained 'tl
the departure OF the enemy.
To liect. Louis Alexis, commanding the naval are
nsi this place, am greatly indebted for his no.efa-
esbls eSertions 10 furnish the various munitions &c.
winch wese constantly required for the navy, army
ard militia, and which furnished with promp,.
esde and correctness that reflects upon him and those
Under his immediate command, as named in the &C.
q fr-Oun tho
aedt His services and merit entitle him to the no
tee of the Department.
Great credit also due to Lieutenant Charles c. b.
Thompson for his great exeious in fitting his shin for
service, with crew obtained BY coercion from the
streets OF the city, composed of all nations Engish
excepted two thirds OF whom could speak or I'M
ders'and English, for the spirited FIRE supported by his
F,p on the 2sth u and his continued endeavors to a
roy the enemy when they approached within the range
ct his guns his prompt execution of my orders pait.
cuariy landing the guns from his ship transporting
taem 10 my battery and his attention in supplying the
battery with ammunition from his ship, in whose rnaga
zine as sei5s;ts.'. TO the accommodating letter
from him, beg leave to refer for detailed account of
the merits Of his officers all of whom merit the encom.
INNS passed ON them
Lieut. Ohio Norris, acting lieut.. Crawley, Messrs
T. Watkins, and ]. Pelott, midshipmen, and William
Lvnston masters mate, who were stationed at heavy
cannon in tsen. Jacksons iaes named in the letter
winch accompanies this have, by their gallant conduct
highest appreciation.
Sunyessei No 55 stationed at Fort Saint Philip soil.
cited aud obtained the command of two SO Founders
which are mounted in the NEST exposed situation at
that tort being outside the walls, which he manned
with his crew and rendered great service the officer
commanding at that post, during the heavy lombard.
ment by the enemy from the 9th the 18th inst.
Mt Ihnme. Shields, p;;sssT of the station, and
Doctor Robert Morre, attached to the marine CORPS
who volunteered his services in any way they could
De useuil and who were by with Gag of truce
go the enerny on the 18th ut supported with beco-
Fiing dignity their stations, and commanded from the
enemy that respect which due to them, and their
fnission during their detention by the enemy prolon..
Cd beyond what could have possibly expected and
Dave mer'ted in special manner, my Appreciation
Toi those officers and Mr.. Richard Dcaey sailing
master whose gallant conduct during their subsequent
successful expedition, IA detailed account of which YOU
~t! herewith received reflects upon them the great
est credit and merits the particular notice Of the de.
pa-tment. =
Doctor Lewis Hcsrman, hospital surgeon, who, with
my sanction volunteered to aid the hospital surgeon of
the army In the varioss duties devolving upon him.
IRON the number of our sick and the wounded Of
the enemy, IS thereby, and from the uniform attention
20 his professional dutias entitled to my acknoviede.
oaehs, a. are all the oicers of the medical depart
meDt For the particulars of his services, refer
you TO the letter to him, which you will herewith
receive.
Mr. John &. Smith, navy agent, hs, by hi, unrernt.
TED attention to his department, the prnphtade with
winch he hsa turnished articles for both the navy and
army, and procuring the funds that were necessary
during the period of aisrm and confusion enabled nae
to Garry my operations in conjunction with the army
sanst the eaemy aud contributed to that success, with
which the arms Of the United States have been crown.
I'D and Will receive my vsrmest thanks His services
rendered in camp will be seen by the enclosed COPY
OF letter from the commanding general Of the 18th
instant.
TO Majo- Carmick, commanding the marine corps
on this statioD am indebted for the pronptness tn
which my acquisitions him have been complied with
and the strong desire he has always manifested to fur
ther, as tar as was III his power, my views.
Mr.. *. ID. Shepherd who very HANDSOMELY yolun-
teered hisTeryees 70 me- and acted my idde-camp
rendered me very essential assistance by the uniform
promPutnde with which he bore and executed nv
various orders, merit my warnest acknowledgements
MIR. j ID NEWT, of Natcfez, formerly lieutenant
IN the Navy, who LETT his home and preferred me his
SERVICES has rendered me important assistance from
his practical owedge, snL whish acknowledge with
mich pleasure.
My petty officers, seamen and marines, performed
their duties to my entire satisfaction.
Iheg leave, SIR, to solicit confirmation Of their rre
sent rank tor the different officers named herein AMI in
the accompanying letters acting by appointment a, al
sofor acting lieuts Speeden and MKcever aud to re.
commend them all az meriting in q special manner
the notice OF the Department.
Sasethe houor TO with great consideration and req
peet, tVor obeaieBt servant,
DANIEL T. PATTERSON.
Inc Hon. Secretary OF the Navy,
Washington City.
Lieutenant G. G. r. Ih0nbsO1 10 Comaodore Potter