Joel Abbot book, 1822
File — Box: 21, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 379
Scope and Contents
Book entitled, The Trial of Lieutenant Joel Abbot by the General Naval Court Martial by Captain David Porter, Boston, 1822. In 1822, Abbot, was on duty at the Charleston Navy Yard, where he uncovered a case of fraud and accused Captain Isaac Hull. The charges were unsubstantiated and Abbot was court martialed for two years. The book is inscribed to Charles Henry Davis.
Dates
- Creation: 1822
Creator
- From the Collection: Naval War College (U.S.). Naval Historical Collection (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Extent
1 folder
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Subject
- Abbot, Joel, 1793-1855 (Person)
- Porter, David D. (David Dixon), 1813-1891 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository