< Royal Naval Biography
WILLIAM SMITH (a), Esq.
[Commander.]
Was made a lieutenant on the 19th Mar. 1798; and promoted to the rank of commander for long and active services, Mar. 27th, 1826. At the close of the late war he Commanded the Cheerful cutter, and subsequently the Griper revenue cruiser.
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