Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political

Extract of a letter from Captain Hull, of the frigate Constitution, to the Secretary of the Navy.

" I cannot but make you acquainted with the very great assistance I received from that valuable officer lieutenant Morris, in bringing the ship into action, and in working her whilst along side the enemy, & I am extremely sorry to state that he is badly wounded, being shot through the body; we have yet hopes of his recovery, when I am sure he will receive the thanks and gratitude of his country, for this and the many gallant acts he has done in its service. Were I to name any particular officer as having been more useful than the rest, I should do them great injustice ; they all fought bravely, and gave me every possible assistance that I could wish. I am extremely sorry to state to you the loss of lieut Bush, of marines, he fell at the head of his men in getting ready to board the enemy. In him our country has lost a valuable and brave officer. After the fall of lieut. Bush, lieut. Contee, of the corps, took command of the Marines, and I have pleasure in saying that his conduct was that of a brave good officer, and the Marines behaved with great coolness and courage during the action, and annoyed the enemy very much whilst she was under our stern."