 The gallantry, zeal and attention of Captain Lawrence was particularly mentioned in the Admiral's official letter, as was the behaviour of Lieutenant Reed of "Fantome".On 29 April, boats from "Dolphin", "Dragon", "Fantome", "Highflyer", "Maidstone", "Marlborough", "Mohawk", "Racer" and "Statira" went up the Elk River in Chesapeake Bay under the personal command of Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn.Their objective was to destroy five American ships and stores, and by some accounts, a cannon foundry at French Town.