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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

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository

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US Naval War College
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