Jesse D. Elliott request for chronometers, 1835 Feb 28

File — Box: 13, Folder: 1

Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 203

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Jesse D. Elliott request

Scope and Contents

Document ordering two of the best chronometers belonging to the U.S. Government for the USS Constitution to be delivered to the Charleston Navy Yard.

Dates

Creation: 1835 Feb 28

Creator

Elliott, Jesse Duncan, 1782-1845 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.

Biographical Note

Jesse Duncan Elliott, United States naval officer, was born on July 14, 1782 in Hagerstown, Maryland. In the War of 1812 he was second in command to Oliver Hazard Perry during the Battle of Lake Erie while aboard the Niagara. He was criticized for keeping his ship out of action during the battle. He was later court-martialed in 1840 for his conduct aboard the Constitution. He died on December 10, 1845 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Transcription

Charleston N. Yard Feby, 28th - 1835

Mssrs Bond & Son will deliver on board the U.S. Ship Constitution two of the best chronometers belonging to the Government.

J.D. Elliott