Lawrence, James

(1781-1813), was engaged in naval warfare on the Barbary coast from 1804 to 1809, commanding the ‘‘ Argus," “Vixen” and ‘‘ Wasp.” In 1813, while commanding the ‘‘ Hornet,’* he captured the British brig ‘‘ Peacock ’’ after an engagement of fifteen minutes with a lo of only one killed and two wounded. When placed in command of the ‘‘ Chesapeake ”’ he accepted a challenge from Captain Broke of the ‘‘Shannon.’? His defeat was caused by the imperfect discipline of the newly shipped crew. Lawrence was mortally wounded. His last injunction was, ‘‘ Don’t give up the ship.”