hundred and forty-five were buried there; and, that not more than
ten survived the expedition!
"In mentioning this illustrious character," adds Dr. Moseley, "to
whose skill and valour the British empire is so much indebted, I
cannot conceal, that I have great pleasure in recording, that it
was on our San Juan expedition he commenced his career of glory.
"His capacious mind gave, on this dangerous and dreadful service,
an early specimen of those splendid elements, which have since
decorated, with never-fading laurels, the English naval military
fame; with deeds unparalleled in history, with atchievements beyond
the hope of envy.
"When the unfortunate contentions alluded to had diffused their
pernicious effects, slackened the ardour for the public-service,
and destroyed the success of the expedition by anticipation, he did
not suffer any narrow party spirit to influence his conduct He was
as zealous as intrepid.
"His country's honour, was his party! A brilliant example to all
military men. He did more than what he might, if he chose, have
considered as his duty. Where any thing was to be done, he saw no
difficulties.
"Not contented with having carried the armament safe to the harbour
of San Juan, he accompanied and assisted the troops in all their
difficulties, and remained with them till the castle surrendered.
"He was the first on shore, at the attack of St. Bartholomew,
followed by a few brave seamen and soldiers, in the face of a
severe fire. The undauntedness of the act frightened the Spaniards;
who, from the nature of the ground, might have put him and his
party to death: but they ran away, and abandoned the battery.
"By his example and perseverance, the Indians and seamen were
encouraged through their toil, in forcing the boats, against the
current, up the river: otherwise, not a man would have seen San
Juan Castle. When they arrived at the castle--as prompt in thought,
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