Year/Century: 19th century
Language: English
Subject: Americana
Binding: Leather
Description: [PRESIDENT DAVID PORTER] An Account of the Trial of US Navy Commodore David Porter. 1825 Washington, D.C. 6 by 9.5"; viii, 244 pages; 68 pages.contemporary uncut half-leather. A few tone and foxing FIRST EDITION, detailing Commodore David Porter's Court Martial and providing an analysis of the Court's ruling. In the War of 1812, David Porter is in charge of the US Frigate Essex. Porter's daring won him the admiration of his fellow citizens despite its capture. Following an impressive performance in the War of 1812, Porter led the West India Squadron, which worked to put an end to piracy. Puerto Rican authorities mistreated one of his officers. Porter launched a counteroffensive, took control of a fort, and asked for and got an apology. He was judged guilty of this hostile act against a friendly power, court martialed, and given a six-month suspension. Feeling that his adversaries had unfairly penalized him, he submitted his resignation. This is the entire trial transcript, including Porter's defense.
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