MANIFEST OF THE CHARGES PREFERRED TO THE NAVY DEPARTMENT AND SUBSEQUENTLY TO CONGRESS, AGAINST JESSE DUNCAN ELLIOTT, Esq., A Captain in the Navy of the United States, for Unlawful Conduct while Commodore of the Late Mediterranean Squadron; and a Refutation of the Recrimination Raised by that Officer

Barton, Charles Crillon

Published by [Washington], 1839

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Octavo. 46, [2], xxiv. Removed from nonce volume with more recent staples and paper repair covering the spine. Light toning to the margins; light and occasional tidelines; rubber stamp the now defunct Mercantile Library; chip to the fore-edge margin of the final leaf just touching a few words. Controversy plagued Capt. Elliott's naval career. During the Battle of Lake Erie, some, including Commodore Perry, thought he held back too long thus causing serious damage to the American forces. Here are published the charges brought by junior officers concerning Elliott's actions during the command of the Mediterranean Squadron. Sabin lists [Washington] as the place of publication while American Imprints tentatively suggests [Philadelphia?]. Sabin 8458; American Imprints 54301; Howes B-215. Seller Inventory # 7706

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Title: MANIFEST OF THE CHARGES PREFERRED TO THE ...

Publisher: [Washington]

Publication Date: 1839

Binding: Disbound

Condition: Good binding