Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-05-13
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diviuuais, who from their station have rem :
aered themselves peculiarly conspicuous
MAJOR Forrest, at the head Of the Quarter
master gems. department, I cannot say too
much OF. Lieut. Evans and Peddie of the
same, have been remarkable for their ex-
ertions and indefatigability Sir John Tyl-
Den, who has acted in the field as Assistant
Adj Gen. with me (Lieut. CO.. Stovin hav-
ing been wounded on the 23d ult. though do,
ing well, not as yet been permitted to take
active service) has been very useful on the
night OF the 18th, previous to the attack,
Rear Adm. Malcolm reports the great as
sistance he received from him in forwarding
'se boats into the Mississippi. Capt. Wood
OF the regiment. Dep Assistant Adjutant
General has filed that situat on since the
hrst decentralization Of the troops with zeal
and attention.
During the action of the 9th instant. the
command of the I'd brigade devolved upon
Lieut.. Col Brooke, Stu rest. that of the
30 upon Col Hamilton, 5th West Indian
req. and the reserve upon Col. Blakeney,
roral tusiisera:-to all these officers feel
myself much indebted for their services
Lieut.. Colonel Dickson, royal artillery has
displayed his usual abilities and assiduity /;
he reports to me his general satisfaction of
all the officers under his command, especi,
ally Major Munro, senior.officer of the royal
art cry. previous 20 his arrival, aud of the
ofncers commanding companies.
Lieut.. Col. Burgoyue royal engineers, af,
forded me every assistance that could be ex-
Pec'ed from his known talents and expert
ence that service lost very valuable and
huch esteemed officer in Lieut. Wright who
was Killed when accommodating or the even
ing OF the 31stult
Lieut.. Colonel Mein Of the sd and Lieut..
Soionel Gubbiss 85th regiment. Field OFF,
GERS OF the picquets on the 18th, have great
creolt Tor the manner in which they with>
ure" the sutPosts on the morning of the
l9th, under the direction of Col. Blakeney,
royal fusiieers,
request IN part cular manner to ex /.
press how much this acu.y is indebted TO the
attention and diligence of Mr.. X LIB, Deputy
Inspector OF Hospitals. He met the embar-
rassments OF crowded hosp, ais, and their
immediate removal, with such excellent ar.
rangements. that the wounded were all bro't
off with every favorable circumstance, tx
ccpt such as would have rendered thei. re-
moval dangerous.
Capt. Sir I. Troubridge, royal navy, who
commanded battalion OF seamen, and who
was attached to act wi II tile iusieers. rem
dered the greatest service by his exertions
III whatever they were required !; COlonei
dickson, royal artillery, particularly men,
fions how much he was indebted 90 him.
The conduct OF the two squadrons OF the
18th light dragons, latterly under the com,
mana of Lieutenant Colonel Baker. prcvi
ously of Major Mills, has been the admira,
ton OF every one, by the cheerfulness with
which they have performed all descriptions
of service. must also mention the exert,
ms of the Royal Staff Corps, under Major
Dodd. so reported by tae Dep. OR. Maste
General.
Permit me to add the obligations am un
der TO my personal staff, Lieut., the Hon. E
Curzon, of the Royal Navy, who was selec
ted as naval aid-de-camp to the command
ing officer of the troops on their first disem
bal kation, each of whom have expressed the
satisfaction they had in his appointment, to
which ! confidently add my own.
Major Smith, 9Th regt. now acting as Mi
litary Secretary, is so well known for his
zeal and talents. that can with great truth
say that think he possesses every qualiG.
cation to render him hereafter one of the
brightest ornaments of his profession.
Icannot conclude without expressing how
much indebted the army is to Rear Admi,
raj Malcolm, who had the immediate charge
of landing and reaembarking the troops ;
he remained on shore to the last, and by
his abilities and activity smoothed every diff.
hculty.
/ have the honour to be, &c.
(Signed)
JOHN LAMBERT,
Major General Commandant.