"In the capture and bringing out of the Teaser, Mr.Flint was the right hand man of the leader of the enterprise." "And I gave him the command of the Ocklockonee, after her capture, and she took an active part in the affair with the Escambia, sir," said Christy.
"Then we will consider him the right man in the right place," replied the flag officer.

"Who is the present third lieutenant ?" "Mr.Amblen is acting in that capacity at present, and he is a very good officer, though he holds no rank," answered Christy.
"Then I can hardly confirm him as second lieutenant," added Captain McKeon.
"In my report of the affairs with the Ocklockonee and the Escambia, I have strongly recommended him and three other officers for promotion, for all of them are fitted by education and experience at sea to do duty on board of such vessels as the Bronx." "Have you any officer in mind who would acceptably fill the vacant place, Captain Blowitt ?" "I know of no one at present who holds the rank to entitle him to such a position, and I shall appeal to Mr.Passford," replied the new commander.
"You have named Mr.Amblen, Mr.Passford; is he just the officer you would select if the matter were left to you ?" asked the flag officer.
"No, sir, though he would do very well.

Mr.Baskirk, who served as executive officer while Mr.Flint was away in the Ocklockonee, is better adapted for the place," said Christy.

"He commanded the first division of boarders on board of the Escambia, and he fought like a hero and is a man of excellent judgment.

I am confident that he will make his mark as an officer.