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... Lieutenant of the Winthrop , under George • Little . - Performs a brilliant Exploit near the Mouth of the Penobscot . - At the Peace , he enters the Merchant Service . CHAPTER II . Preble in the Merchant Service . - Appointed a Lieutenant ...
... Lieutenant of the Winthrop , under George • Little . - Performs a brilliant Exploit near the Mouth of the Penobscot . - At the Peace , he enters the Merchant Service . CHAPTER II . Preble in the Merchant Service . - Appointed a Lieutenant ...
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... Lieutenant of the Winthrop , under George Little . forms a brilliant Exploit near the Mouth of the Penobscot . - At the Peace , he enters the Merchant Service . - - - Per- THE first city of New England , and perhaps of the United States ...
... Lieutenant of the Winthrop , under George Little . forms a brilliant Exploit near the Mouth of the Penobscot . - At the Peace , he enters the Merchant Service . - - - Per- THE first city of New England , and perhaps of the United States ...
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... lieutenant of the Protector , and was subsequently a captain in the navy of the United States . Preble was first lieutenant of the Winthrop . This vessel rendered great service in protect- ing our trade , and in making prizes of priva ...
... lieutenant of the Protector , and was subsequently a captain in the navy of the United States . Preble was first lieutenant of the Winthrop . This vessel rendered great service in protect- ing our trade , and in making prizes of priva ...
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Jared Sparks. CHAPTER II . Preble in the Merchant Service . - Appointed a Lieutenant in the United States Navy . - Commands the Pickering . - Appointed a Cap- tain . Sails to the East Indies in the Essex . - - Returns . - Navy reduced ...
Jared Sparks. CHAPTER II . Preble in the Merchant Service . - Appointed a Lieutenant in the United States Navy . - Commands the Pickering . - Appointed a Cap- tain . Sails to the East Indies in the Essex . - - Returns . - Navy reduced ...
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... lieutenants were added to the service , of whom he was one . His commis- sion bears date January 17th , 1799 ; but he ... lieutenant in the navy of the United States , to serve on board the frigate Constitution , of which Sam- uel ...
... lieutenants were added to the service , of whom he was one . His commis- sion bears date January 17th , 1799 ; but he ... lieutenant in the navy of the United States , to serve on board the frigate Constitution , of which Sam- uel ...
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