Memoirs of the Generals, Commodores and other Commanders, who distinguished themselves in the American army and navy during the wars of the Revolution and 1812, and who were presented with medals by Congress for their gallant services

by Thomas Wyatt

Congress ordered a gold medal (see [Plate XIII.]) to be struck and presented to “Captain Lewis Warrington, of Virginia, commander of the sloop-of-war Peacock, for the capture of the British brig L’Epervier, Captain Wales, April 29th, 1814.”

DESCRIPTION OF THE MEDAL.

Occasion.—Capture of the British brig L’Epervier.

Device.—Bust of Captain Warrington.

Legend.—Ludovicus Warrington dux navalis Amer.

Reverse.—Two ships engaged; the topmast of one shot off.

Legend.—Pro patria paratus aut vincere aut mori.

Exergue.—Inter Peacock nav. Ameri. et Epervier nav. Ang. die 29th March, 1814.

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