Dear Bernard
I wondered if you’d read William James book on the Naval War of 1812 and if you had what you thought of it. I read that the criticism in the book of Naval Captain George Collier over going after the wrong Ship when chasing the Constitution caused him to kill himself. Which I think highlights that these were real people and not just ciphers.
Changing the subject but I had to ask this question but which Archer battle interests you more Najara or Verneuil ?
Regards
Geraint