ability, zeal, and perseverance displayed by you in the command of a detached squadron during an unexampled long cruise off the north coast of Spain; and assuring you of the esteem and regard with which I have the honour to be, Sir,
(Signed)“St. Vincent.
“Rear-Admiral Harvey.”
Our officer continued to serve in the Channel fleet until the spring of 1809, at which period a serious misunderstanding took place between him and the noble Admiral who at that time held the chief command. The nature of this mjsunderstanding is so delicate, and the character of the officers between whom it existed, so unimpeachable, that we purposely draw a veil over circumstances that must, with the mutually high opinion entertained by each of the other’s respective merits, have been exceedingly painful to both parties.
The subject of this sketch was promoted to the rank of Vice-Admiral, July 31, 1810; nominated a K.C.B. Jan. 2, 1815; made a full Admiral, Aug. 12, 1819; and re-elected Knight of the shire for Essex in 1820.
Sir Eliah Harvey married Lady Louisa, daughter of the late Earl of Nugent, and sister of the late Marchioness of Buckingham. His eldest daughter married, Oct. 8, 1804, William Lloyd, of Aston, in Shropshire, Esq.; and another married, April 22, 1816, John Drummond, Esq. son to the London banker of that name.
Country seat.– Rolls Park, Chigwell, Essex.
Town residence.– 6, Clifford Street, Bond Street.
