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JOHN DOWNES
JOHN DOWNES
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(1784-1854) U.S. Navy commodore who commanded numerous ships during the Barbary Wars, the War of 1812 and the First Sumatran Expedition, including the USS JAVA, USS MACEDONIAN and USS POTOMAC. A.L.S. 'Jno. Downes', 1p. 4to., 'Navy Yard Boston', May 18, 1838, a letter of recommendation for midshipman J.H. Adams, in part: '...his deportment, during that period, both as an officer & gentleman, was such as to command my approbation.' He signs boldly at the conclusion in black ink, adding his rank 'Capt. U.S. Navy'. A printed biographical extract has been affixed at the bottom left corner, shows mounting remnants to the top edge of the verso and a small area of paper loss where the original seal has been opened, not affecting any text, else very good.
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