Testimonial from Captain Otter.
“Bideford, Devon, Aug. 1st, 1827.
“My Dear Sir,—I have sincere pleasure in acknowledging the great assistance you afforded me by your voluntarily taking the trouble of superintending, and also the able manner you conducted the school established by me, as senior naval officer of the depôt of Verdun.
“I have likewise great satisfaction in testifying to your good conduct as an officer and gentleman during the time you were a prisoner in France.
“I remain, dear Sir,
“Yours very truly,
“C. Otter.
“F. Hoffman, Esq., Commander R.N.”
Footnotes
[1.]Plymouth Dock.[2.]A pie made of pilchards with their heads peeping through the crust, hence the name “Star gazing.”[3.]See [note (a)].[4.]See [note (b)].[5.][Note C].[6.]See [Note D].[7.]See [Notes E] and [F].