sentences:  He took over the parliamentary seat for Maldon in Essex in 1780 on the death of Richard Savage Nassau and then won it again in the general election a few months later, holding the seat for the next four years.In 1781 Harvey briefly commanded HMS "Dolphin", but took leave once again four months later.In 1782 Harvey again returned to the Navy just as peace was agreed and was promoted to commander on 21 March 1782, briefly taking over the sloop HMS "Otter" before rapidly making the jump to Post Captain less than a year later, on 20 January 1783.