of the Lion 64, bearing the flag of Vice-Admiral (now Sir Charles) Tyler, commander-in-chief on the Cape of Good Hope station. He obtained the rank of commander, June 15th, 1814; and was afterwards employed, in the Alert and Myrmidon sloops, on the Downs and African stations. His next appointment was. May 31st, 1824, to the Herald yacht, in which he conveyed the newly appointed Bishops of Barbadoes and Jamaica to their respective sees; and returned home from the Havannah, with upwards of a million of dollars on board, April 22d, 1825. His promotion to the rank of captain took place May 27th, 1826. Mrs. Leeke, to whom he was united Nov. 13th, 1818, is the second daughter of James Dashwood, of Parkhurst, co. Surrey, Esq.
Agent.– Messrs. Stillwell.
THOMAS MARTIN, Esq.
[Post-Captain of 1826.]
Was made a lieutenant, Jan. 22d, 1806; and commander, Aug. 10th, 1813; appointed to the Jaseur sloop, fitting out for the South American station, June 3d, 1824; and promoted to the rank of captain, Aug. 2d, 1826.
Agent.– William M‘Inerheny, Esq.
HENRY EDWARDS, Esq.
[Post-Captain of 1826.]
Was made lieutenant, Nov. 22d, 1802; and commander (from the Benbow 74) Sept. 29th, 1813; appointed to the Doterel sloop, fitting out for the Halifax station, Aug. 25th, 1825; and advanced to the rank of captain, Aug. 2d, 1826.
Agents.– Messrs. Cooke, Halford, and Son.
RODNEY SHANNON, Esq.
[Post-Captain of 1826.]
Is said to be related to the Earl of Bristol. He was made a lieutenant June 15th, 1810; appointed to the Briton frigate. Captain Sir Thomas Staines, Oct. 25th; 1813; and promoted
