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troops were embarked, and by the 6th of May the whole force had returned to Rangoon, and sailed for their several destinations. In conclusion, it becomes a pleasant duty to record the vote of thanks of both houses of parliament, to Sir James Brisbane, and the captains, officers, seamen, and marines, under his command, for their cordial co-operation, their skilful, gallant, and meritorious exertions, which greatly contributed to the successful issue of the war : and to add, that Captains Chads, Marryat, and Ryves, received the companionship of the Bath, and that every lieutenant, and passed midshipman, who were employed on this occasion, were promoted. In the Appendix, No. 17, will be found the proclamation of the governor-general in council, and it is almost useless to add, that the Admiralty, and the East-India Company, expressed their approbation of the zealous and gallant conduct, displayed by Sir James Brisbane, Captains Chads and Marryat, and the other officers and men, during the long and arduous service in which they were employed. Our men suffered all the privations incident to a hostile country, all the miseries of sickness, and want of common comforts, with constant exposure to harassing attacks from an enemy vastly superior in numerical strength, who disturbed them by night, and attempted to starve them by day, and every officer and man deserved the thanks which a grateful country returned them for their active, persevering, and meritorious exertions. ^ back to top ^ |
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