On June 9th, 1814, Chauncey responded that: "The repeating Swivels and Muskets sent by Mr. Harrison shall receive a fair trial-- I have the highest opinion of their utility and effect upon the Enemy."
His new flagship, the frigate USS Superior, had been launched on May 1st and was then completing its fitting out.
Chauncey sent four each of the swivels to the Superior, frigate Mohawk and corvette General Pike.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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