daunted courage which has been so brilliantly displayed by the officers and men in all quarters of the world, render any remark from H.R.H. superfluous, but which alone has been produced by the state of discipline and subordination so justly the admiration of all Europe. The Prince of Wales further commands me to say how sensible H.R.H. is of your and Admiral Holloway’s attention, as well as the Captains of the fleet.
“Your most faithful and obedient Servant,
(Signed) “B. Bloomfield.
“Admiral Montagu,
&c. &c. &c.”
In Aug. 1810, a large body of Captains, who had fitted out at that port, whilst he commanded there, presented Admiral Montagu with a superb piece of plate, as “A Tribute of their Respect and Esteem!”
Our officer was advanced to the rank of full Admiral, Jan. 1, 1801; and nominated a G.C.B. as a testimony of the Prince Regent’s approbation of his services, Jan. 2, 1815. He has recently published a pamphlet, dedicated to his Majesty, and entitled, “A Refutation of the incorrect statements and unjust insinuations contained in Captain Brenton’s Naval History of Great Britain, as far as the same refers to the conduct of Admiral Sir George Montagu; in a letter addressed to the author.”
A perusal of the foregoing Memoir, which is confined to a plain statement of well-authenticated facts, will, we trust, prove to the world, that no demerit, much less disgrace, is to be attached to his professional character. To use the words of a former biographer, “it has ever been free from stain: and his actions, like himself, ever generous, brave, and praiseworthy.”
Sir George Montagu has three sons, who have devoted themselves to the service of their country, in which the blood of his family has been profusely spilt[1]; viz, George Wroughton Montagu, a Major in the 56th regiment; John William
- ↑ Sir George Montagu’s brother, Edward, Colonel of the corps of Ar-
