Cavan, Finch, John Stuart, Hope, Doyle, Oakes, and Robert Lawson, and the several officers who served under Sir Ralph Abercromby, for their splendid and heroic exertions; when, in spite of local difficulties, and the desperate attacks of a powerful and well-prepared army, on the 21st of March, 1801, the British arms obtained a brilliant victory, &c."

To this resolution Lord Hutchinson replied as follows:

"My Lord,

"Malta, 28th December, 1801.

"I have had the honor of receiving your Lordship's letter, transmitting to me the resolutions of the House of Lords upon the 18th of May last, when their Lordships were pleased to vote the thanks of their House to the General and other officers who served in the army under the command of the late Sir Ralph Abercromby, for their splendid exertions in effecting a landing upon the coast of Egypt on the 8th of March, and for all their subsequent operations, particularly in resisting, with signal success, the attack made upon them on the 21st of March, and achieving the glorious victory obtained on that day; as also, the resolution of their Lordships expressive of their approbation of the regularity, discipline, coolness, and valor, displayed by the non-commissioned officers and private soldiers of the army, in their memorable and brilliant conduct in Egypt, during the same period.

"I have to thank their Lordships in the name of the Generals, other officers, and troops, for this high and proud mark of national applause, which has been gratefully received by the army in Egypt, zealous to discharge its duty to its country, and seizing with eagerness all occasions of furthering by their exertions the common interest.

"Were any incentive requisite to instil into the mind of the, officer and soldier, this sentiment of patriotism, at present in every man's breast, the high authority of their Lordships' approbation could not fail to have that effect: proud in having contributed to support the glory of their country, they cherish its commendation as their brightest laurel. Permit me at the

same time to thank your Lordship for the flattering manner to me personally, in which you have communicated those thanks; and while I assure you of the respect and great esteem with which I receive them, I cannot but feel proud of having made one in that army, whose glorious achievements have reflected honor upon the national character, and to whose heroism and discipline I shall be at all times ready to bear my humble testimony. I have, &c.

(Signed)

"The Right Honorable

The Lord Chancellor."

« Sir,

"J. HELY HUTCHINSON,

"Lieutenant-General.

"Malta, 28th December, 1801.

"I have received with the utmost satisfaction, and respect, the unanimous resolutions of the House of Commons, thanking the Generals, the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of the army in Egypt, who served under the command of the late Sir Ralph Abercromby, for their brilliant, noble, and meritorious conduct in the actions of the 8th, 13th, and 21st of March. I have not failed to communicate your resolutions to the different parties concerned; and I am to assure you both in their names and in my own, that nothing can be so grateful to our feelings as the approbation of the House of Commons, and the testimony which they are pleased to bear, that the army in Egypt has sustained the honor of their sovereign, and promoted the glory of their country. We know well that we have received one of the greatest rewards that can be conferred upon British subjects, and we rest in humble hope that our future conduct may not prove us to be entirely unworthy of such distinction.

"I cannot conclude without expressing a sentiment of regret, that it has fallen to my lot to answer your resolutions, and not to him who so nobly led the army, and whose conduct, talents and example, so greatly contributed to the success of those there brilliant days,

"Give me leave to return you my sincere thanks for the polite manner in which you have been pleased to communicate the resolutions of the House of Commons. I have, &c.

(Signed) J. HELY HUTCHINSON,

"The Right Honorable

"The Speaker of the House of Commons."

Lieutenant-General.

On Thursday, the 12th of November, 1801, it was moved in the House of Lords, by Lord Hobart, and in that of the Commons by the Chancellor of the Exchequer,

"That the thanks of this House be given to LieutenantGeneral the Honorable Sir John Hely Hutchinson, Knight of the most Honorable Order of the Bath, for the ability, zeal, and perseverance so eminently manifested by him in the command of the army serving in Egypt, by which the honor of the British nation has been so signally upheld, and additional lustre reflected on the reputation of the British Arms;" and to Admiral Lord Keith, for the same.

Thanks were also moved on the part of the army, to MajorGenerals Eyre Coote, John Francis Cradock, the Honorable George James Ludlow, John Moore, Richard Earl of Cavan, David Baird, the Honorable Edward Finch, Brigadier-Generals John Stewart, the Honorable John Hope, John Doyle, John Blake, Hildebrand Oakes, Robert Lawson,- and on that of the Navy to Rear-Admirals John Blankett, Sir Richard Bickerton, Baronet, and Sir John Borlase Warren, &c. &c.

To this second vote, Lord Hutchinson made the following

answer:

« Sir,

"Turin, 8th May, 1802. "I had left Malta before the thanks of the House of Commons to the army serving in Egypt had been received, they therefore did not reach me till many months after they had been voted.

"I shall ever retain a proud and grateful sense of the honor which the House of Common has been pleased to confer upon me The able assistance of the general officers acting under

my command, the order, valor, and discipline of the troops, `made my duty a task of easy performance, and at length led to that final and fortunate issue which has so justly obtained them the approbation of their Sovereign, and the applause of their country.

"I have the honor to be, Sir,

With great regard, your obedient humble Servant, (Signed) HUTCHINSON.

"The Right Honorable

"The Speaker of the House of Commons."

59. GENERAL JOHN HAMILTON.

APPOINTED Cornet the 12th of October, 1760; Cornet 4th dragoons the 24th of May, 1763; Lieutenant the 30th of March, 1768; Lieutenant-Colonel in the army the 20th of February, 1795; Lieutenant-Colonel 81st the 23rd of December, 1795; Colonel in the army the 1st of March, 1794; Major-General the 3rd of May, 1796; Lieutenant-General the 25th of September, 1803; and General the 4th of June, 1813.

60. GENERAL ALEXANDER L. HAY.

APPOINTED Lieutenant 7th dragoons the 1st of December, 1758; and Captain the 8th of June, 1768; Colonel in the army the 1st of March, 1794; Colonel late 109th the 1st of October, 1794; Major-General the 3rd of May, 1796; Lieutenant-General the 25th of September, 1803; and General the 4th of June, 1813. The late 109th, styled Hay's regiment, was raised by this officer.

61. GENERAL SIR CHARLES HASTINGS, BART.

IN 1770 this officer was appointed to an Ensigncy in the 12th foot, with which regiment he served at Gibraltar, and in 1776 received a Lieutenancy. He served at this period, by permission, as Lieutenant in the light infantry company of the 23rd foot in America, and was at the taking of Fort Washington, and in the actions of Pelham Manor, White Plains, Danbury Powder Mills, Brandywine, Germantown, &c, in the course of which he was twice wounded. During the two years he

served in America, he was appointed Aid-de-Camp to Sir Henry Clinton, and to Earl Percy. In 1780 he succeeded to a company in the 12th, and at the siege of Gibraltar covered the retreat of the sortie with the grenadiers and light infantry, and was thanked in orders for his conduct. He was appointed Major of the 76th in 1782; and Lieutenant-Colonel of the 72d in 1783: he was reduced at the peace, but soon after purchased into the 34th, which he joined in America and remained there two years, during which time he commanded at Quebec. In 1789 he went upon half-pay, and afterwards purchased into the 61st, from which he was removed to the 65th. The 1st of March, 1794, he was appointed Colonel by brevet; 3rd of May, 1796, MajorGeneral; 25th of September, 1803, Lieutenant-General; and the 4th of June, 1813, General. He received the Colonelcy of the 12th foot, his present regiment, the 15th of October, 1811.

62. GENERAL ROBERT MANNERS, M. P.

THIS officer entered the service the 27th of April, 1775, as a Cornet in the 3rd dragoon guards; the 25th of December, 1778, he received a Lieutenancy in the same regiment; and the Srd of October, 1779, a company in the 86th, with which corps he embarked for the West Indies. After doing marine duty for some time on board ship, he was sent with a detachment to Tobago. That Island was attacked by Monsieur de Grasse, with the French fleet, and capitulated. The garrison was sent to Europe, and the officers had their parole. The 6th of December, 1782, he received the Majority of the S0th; and the 14th of February, 1784, the Lieutenant-Colonelcy of the 84th; the latter regiment was reduced the 24th of June of the same year. The 19th of February, 1787, he obtained a company in the 3d foot guards; the 1st of March, 1794, he received the rank of Colonel. He served with the 1st battalion 3d foot guards, in the first campaign in Flanders. In the second campaign be was appointed to the light infantry company, and which was formed into a battalion with four companies of the grenadiers. On the 17th of March, this officer was wounded in the storming of Moveaux, at which he commanded the four