GLC00496.009
Captain Lambert of the Java was too dangerously wounded to be removed immediately.
The Cutter returned on board the Prize for the Prisoners, and brought Capt
n
Marshall, Master &
in
Commander of the British Navy, who was Passenger on board, as also several other Naval
Officers, destine'd for Ships in the East Indies. -
The Java was an important Ship, fitted out in the completest manner, to carry Lieu
t
.
General Hislop and staff to Bombay, and several Naval Officers for Ships in the East Indies, and
had dispatched for S
t
. Helena, Cape of Good Hope, and every British Establishm
t
in the India and
China Seas. She had on board Copper for a 74 and two Brigs building at Bombay, and I expect
a great many other Valuables, but every thing was Blown up in her, except the Officers Baggage,
when we set her on fire at 3 P.M, on the 1
st
January 1813. (nautical time)
