The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History
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The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History
Canada -- Biography; Canada -- History
=Drew, Andrew= (1792-1878). Entered the navy, 1806. Took part in many of
the most important engagements during the war with France, including the
Walcheren expedition. Promoted to lieutenant for gallantry during the
fight between the _Eurotas_ and the French frigate _Clorinde_, 1814.
Promoted to commander for his brilliant defence of Cape Coast Castle
against the Ashantees, 1824. Retired and settled in Canada. During
Rebellion of 1837 offered his services to the government. Conducted the
capture of the _Caroline_, for which he received the thanks of the Upper
Canada Parliament and was appointed commander of the provincial marine.
A grant by the Assembly to provide seventy-five guineas for the purchase
of a sword of honour was not approved by the Legislative Council.
Remained in active service in Canada until 1839. Appointed to the
command of the _Wasp_ on the West India Station, where he discovered and
surveyed a dangerous rock which still bears his name, 1842. Appointed
naval storekeeper at the Cape of Good Hope, 1850. Raised to the rank of
admiral, 1862. Retired from active service and resided in England until
his death. =Index=: =Mc= In charge of the expedition which cut out the
_Caroline_, 420-421; thanked by the Upper Canadian Assembly, 423.
=Bib.=: Drew and Woods, _The Burning of the Caroline_; Dent, _Upper
Canadian Rebellion_; Lizars, _Humours of '37_; Read, _Rebellion of
1837_. _See also_ Caroline.
=Drewe, Rev. Edward.= =S= Accompanies Simcoe as chaplain, 47.
=Driscoll, Captain.= =Bk= Letter of, relating to death of Brock, 307.
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