At Auckland Rear-Admiral Evans, who had spent forty-eight years in the navy, having reached the age limit of sixty-two years, was succeeded in command by Rear-Admiral sperry.
"History of the United States, Volume 6 (of 6)"
E. Benjamin Andrews
I consider your plan, therefore, under the circumstances, the best that could be adopted; and as you promise me the assistance of Ralph, I will leave Pat sperry to attend on you-and Pat is a trustworthy fellow, when the liquor bottle is kept out of his way."
"In the Rocky Mountains"
W. H. G. Kingston
As before, the small bell-tent, which Pat sperry had carried, was erected for Clarice and Rachel; while we made our beds of fir-tops, round our camp-fire, with such shelter as our blankets and a few boughs afforded.
"In the Rocky Mountains"
W. H. G. Kingston
