“To Captains Cochrane of the Ethalion, and Bradshaw of the Eurydice, I am indebted for arranging the boats for the first landing; and more particularly to Captain Dick of the Penelope, for superintending that arrangement, and leading in the transports, which he did with great judgment. * * * *. I have the honor to be, &c.
“To the Hon Sir Alexander Cochrane, K.B.
&c. &c. &c.”
After performing the services mentioned in the above letter, Captain Dick landed with a party of seamen, and succeeded in securing Fort Trinite, and other works on the windward side of the island. He subsequently returned to the Halifax station, and continued there till the latter end of 1811 or early in 1812, since which time he has been on half pay.
He married a daughter of B. Goodrich, of Saling Hall, Essex, Esq., and has several children.
Agents.– Messrs Goode and Clarke.
PETER RIBOULEAU, Esq
[Post-Captain of 1802.]
This officer commanded the Astrea troop-ship, and greatly distinguished himself during the Egyptian campaign in 1801. His post commission bears date April 29, 1802; and we subsequently find him holding a command in the Sea Fencibles. He is at present serving as Flag-Captain to Lord Colville on the Irish station.
Agent.– Thomas Stilwell, Esq.
JOHN NASH, Esq
[Post-Captain of 1802.]
This officer is a son of the late Richard Nash, Esq., Purser, R.N., and a brother of Captain James Nash, who obtained post rank the same day as himself, April 29, 1802.
STEPHEN RAINS, Esq
[Post-Captain of 1802.]
This officer commanded the King George cutter, attached to Admiral Duncan’s fleet in the battle off Camperdown, Oct. 11, 1797. He. obtained the rank of Post-Captain April 29, 1802; and was employed during the late war as a resident agent of transports. He died Feb. 1, 1824, in his 59th year.
