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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Commodore I. Lewis reports the capture of the British sloop tender Eagle off Sandy Hook on July 6, 1813, by Sailing Master Percival and volunteers from the U.S. flotilla. The enemy suffered casualties including the commanding officer killed and others wounded, with no American injuries.
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Copy of a letter from Commodore Lewis to the Secretary of the Navy.
Off Sandy Hook, July 6, 1813.
Sir—I have the pleasure, to inform you of the capture of the British sloop tender (Eagle) which for some time had been employed by Com. Beresford for the purpose of burning the coasters, &c. Her force was two officers and 11 men with a 3 brass howitzer.
This service was performed in a most gallant and officer-like manner by Sailing Master Percival, who, with volunteers from the flotilla which I have the honor to command, jumped on board a fishing smack, ran the enemy alongside, and carried him by a coup de main—I am sorry to add, that in this little affair, the enemy lost the commanding officer, one midshipman mortally wounded, and two seamen badly. I am happy to say we suffered no injury, which is to be attributed to the superior management of Sailing master Percival, and the coolness with which his men fired, for which they all deserve well of their country.
I have the honor to be, &c.
I. LEWIS,
Com. United States Flotilla
Hon. Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Navy.
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Off Sandy Hook
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July 6, 1813
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enemy lost commanding officer, one midshipman mortally wounded, two seamen badly wounded; no american injuries; british sloop eagle captured.
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Capture of British sloop tender Eagle, employed by Com. Beresford to burn coasters, with two officers and 11 men armed with a 3-pound brass howitzer. Performed by Sailing Master Percival and volunteers from U.S. flotilla using a fishing smack to board and capture by coup de main.