Upon reaching the river, all four went on board the ketch to learn the particulars of the quarrel.

That as soon as he reached Mattapony House, he took his boat and went on board the ketch.

This determined Lieutenant Decatur to remain on board the frigate, from whence a better defence could be made than from on board the ketch.

"On board the ketch Willi-Waw, Bombi Bight, Island of Anna, Solomon Islands," he read.