He had a public funeral, and was followed to the grave by all the Americans in Gibraltar, and very many of the officers of the garrison and inhabitants of the town.
[Illustration: "INSTANTLY THE GUN WAS RUN OUT AND DISCHARGED"] "The ship had a rich cargo of coffee, sugar, and India goods on board, and I believe was bound for Leghorn.

The gunboats belonged to Algeciras and fought under French colors, but were probably manned by the debased of all nations.

I can form no idea how many were killed or wounded on board the gunboats, but from the great number of men on board, and from the length of the action, there must have been great slaughter.

Neither can I say positively how long the engagement lasted; but I should think at least from three to four hours.

To the chief mate too much credit can not be given for saving the ship after the captain was shot." This action occurred in 1800, and the assailants fought under French colors, though the United States were at peace with France.