Those officers and men who were immediately under my observation, evinced the greatest gallantry, and I have no doubt that all others conducted thems….

We have met the enemy and have asked them over later for drinks and dancing..

The personal deportment of Captain Perry, throughout the day, was worthy of all praise. He did not quit his own vessel when she became useless, to re….

Of Captain Elliot, already so well known to the government, it would be almost superfluous to speak; in this action, he evinced his characteristic br….

We have met the enemy and they are ours..