Sail was now made on the ship, and we chased the lugger into the mouth of the Golo.

Having fortunately captured a felucca with a quantity of tar and other combustible materials on board, as we drew in with the land, I determined to make a fire-ship of her, and to destroy the enemy by that mode; he having anchored within the shoals, beyond the reach of shot.

Mr.Winchester, the first, having been wounded in the boat-affair, I intrusted the execution of this duty to Mr.Griffin, who handsomely volunteered, and by whom it was effectually discharged about ten last evening in the coolest and most officer-like manner.

I inclose this gentleman's report of the affair and beg leave to recommend him to the favor of my Lords Commissioners.

With Mr.Winchester's good conduct under a sharp fire in the morning the service has also every reason to be satisfied.