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Commodore David Porter Signed Manuscript Pay Order
DAVID PORTER (1780-1843). United States Navy officer with the rank of Captain and the title of Commodore. Porter commanded a number of U.S. Navy Warships, including the famous frigate USS Constitution, seeing active service in the First Barbary War, the War of 1812, and in the West Indies.
January 7, 1821-Dated, Autograph Pay Order Signed, "D Porter", measuring 8" x 4", 1 page, Washington, Very Fine with old fabric reinforcement on the blank reverse side. Here David Porter orders the payment of $25 to a Sailor, cut-cancel at lower right, just touching the left side of Porter's bold, massive 3.25" long vivid signature.
David Porter (February 1, 1780 - March 3, 1843) was an officer in the United States Navy in the rank of captain and the honorary title of commodore. Porter commanded a number of U.S. naval ships, including the famous USS Constitution.
Porter saw service in the First Barbary War, the War of 1812 and in the West Indies. On July 2, 1812, Porter hoisted the banner "Free trade and sailors' rights" as Captain of USS Essex. The phrase resonated with many Americans. Porter was later court martialed; he resigned, and then joined and became the Commander-in-chief of the Mexican Navy.
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