James, the eldest son, who was born at St.Paul's, Shadwell, on the 13th of October, 1763.

is now a lieutenant in his majesty's navy.

In a letter, written by Admiral Sir Richard Hughes, in 1785, from Grenada, to Mrs.Cook, he is spoken of in terms of high approbation.

Nathaniel, who was born on the 14th of December, 1764, at Mile-End Old Town, was brought up likewise in the naval service, and was unfortunately lost on board his majesty's ship Thunderer, Commodore Walsingham, in the hurricane which happened at Jamaica, on the 3rd of October, 1730.

He is said to have been a most promising youth.