Copy of a letter from Capt. James Kempthorne to Rear-Adm. Joshua Rowley reporting an action between British and French ships, principally the 'London' and an enemy frigate, and including details of the British sailors killed and wounded.

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The Officers and ships Company exerted themselves to the utmost of my wishes and have ajust claim to my most grateful, acknowledgements, I hope their goog Conduct will be found to merit the Honour of Your attention Inclosed I send you alist of the Killed and Wounded; I have the honor to be-- Sir Your most obedient humble Servant (signed) James Kempthorne (A Copy) A List of Men Killed & Wounded onboard His Majesty's Ship London, on the 17th October 1782: Killed.... 9 Seamen Wounded} Lieutenants Burgess, Hankey & Trigge Mr John Moriate--Masters Mate Mr James McFaggart--Clerk & 70 Seamen-- Since dead of their wounds} Mr John Moriate--Masters Mate & Six Seamen--


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