“I have also the pleasure to add, that the propositions of the Baron de Montalembert, and his mission, have hitherto been every where attended with success. The forts and the positions are gradually pulling down their tri-coloured flags, and hoisting that of their legitimate sovereign; and several of them have saluted the squadron upon their hoisting the white flag. While writing this letter, another battery has followed their example, and there now remains only the fort at Meche with the tri-coloured flag. * * * *[errata 1] I have the honor to be, &c.
“To Admiral Lord Viscount Keith, &c.”
General Clausel soon after heard of the events at Paris, occasioned by the second abdication of his master; and knowing well the disposition of the inhabitants of the country around him, those of Bourdeaux in particular, he at length entered into negociations with Captain Aylmer and the French King’s officers, which ended in the royal colours being hoisted on the castle of Bourdeaux, and over all the surrounding districts.
Early in 1816, Captain Aylmer was appointed to the Severn of 50 guns, which frigate formed part of Lord Exmouth’s fleet at the memorable attack upon Algiers, on which occasion she is said to have expended nearly 13,000 Ibs. of powder, and 2920 round shot[1]. Her loss consisted of 37 men killed and wounded. A full account of that splendid achievement will be found at p. 225 et seq. of our first volume. For his conduct on that glorious day, Captain Aylmer was nominated a C.B. immediately after the tidings of the victory had been received in England; and the insignia of a K.F.M. was conferred upon him in consequence of his having conveyed to Naples, the whole of the emancipated Italian slaves, and 357,000 dollars, which the Dey of Algiers had been compelled to return to the King of the Two Sicilies. Captain Aylmer is heir-presumptive to his brother Major-General Lord Aylmer, K.C.B., Adjutant-General in Ireland[2].
Agents.– Messrs. Cooke, Halford, and Son.
- ↑ See “Salamé’s Narrative of the expedition to Algiers,” p. 172.
- ↑ The first Lord Aylmer was a page to the celebrated Duke of Buckingham, and through his persuasion embraced the naval profession. He acted as second to Russell in the battle off Cape la Hogue, and was made a Rear-Admiral in consequence of the valour and good conduct displayed by
- ↑ Correction: * * * * should be amended to
Captain Palmer, who was entrusted with the service, has throughout directed it; and the accident alone of my being the senior officer, induces me to give the account to your lordship.
