Because of the allegations, Elliott was recalled to the United States in 1838, where he was politically unpopular at the time (possibly stemming back to his performance at the Battle of Lake Erie and subsequent feud with Perry), and was convicted of the charges.
Suspended from duty for four years until the remaining charges were dismissed by President John Tyler in October 1843.
Appointed commander of the Philadelpha Navy Yard in December 1844, he remained there until his death on 10 December 1845.
He is buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia. After being overgrown for many years, his grave was reidentified in 2012.
--Brock-Perry
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