After the action with the Boxer, Lieutenant M’Call was transferred from the Enterprise to the sloop-of-war Ontario, Captain Robert T. Spence, and subsequently to the Java, Commodore Perry, preparing for a cruise in the Mediterranean, on which cruise he remained till 1817. On his return home, Lieutenant M’Call was ordered to Charleston to take the command of the sloop-of-war Peacock, also preparing to cruise in the Mediterranean. On his return, in 1831, he obtained leave of absence, and since that time has been waiting orders, till his country is disposed to employ again his admirable capacities for service.
By a resolution of Congress, January 6th, 1814, which states the gallantry and good conduct displayed by Lieutenant Edward R. M’Call, as second in command of the Enterprise, in the conflict with the Boxer, a gold medal (see [Plate XII.]) was ordered to be struck and presented to him with the thanks of that body.
DESCRIPTION OF THE MEDAL.
Occasion.—Capture of the British sloop-of-war Boxer.
Device.—A bust of Lieutenant M’Call.
Legend.—Edward M’Call, navis Enterprise præfectus.
Exergue.—Sic itur ad astra.
Reverse, and the inscription on the exergue, the same as those of the medal of Lieutenant Burrows.