for his conduct, when he reaches England, I am desired by General
Sir Guy Carleton to give you the command of the schooner in which
you have so bravely done your duty.

"CHARLES DOUGLAS."


The report of Sir Charles Douglas, obtained for Mr. Pellew the following
letter from the Commander-in-Chief:--


"Eagle, New York, Dec. 20th, 1776.

"SIR,--The account I have heard of your gallant behaviour from
Captain Charles Douglas, of H.M.S. _Isis_, in the different actions
on Lake Champlain, gives me much satisfaction, and I shall receive
pleasure in giving you a lieutenant's commission, whenever you may
reach New York.

"HOWE."


It is, perhaps, a singular occurrence for a midshipman to be honoured
with a letter of thanks from the First Lord of the Admiralty, but the
service itself was important, and Captain Pownoll strengthened Sir
Charles Douglas' report of his young officer's conduct, by a
communication of his own. Their joint eulogy obtained for Mr. Pellew the
following letter from Lord Sandwich:--