United States Navy. He was appointed midshipman Jan. 1, 1808, and ordered to the USS Hornet. On 20 March 1811, he was ordered to the USS Enterprise and 16 October, 1811, commissioned lieutenant.
He was highly distinguished in the capture of the HMS Boxer after his commander (Burrows) had fallen.
In March 1814, he was ordered to Baltimore as one of the lieutenants on the frigate Java.
In 1829, he commanded the Peacock.
--Brock-Perry
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