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David Porter Signed Manuscript Pay Order to a Sailor
DAVID PORTER (1780-1843). United States Navy officer with the rank of Captain and the honorary title of Commodore. Porter commanded a number of U.S. naval ships, including the famous USS Constitution and saw 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, Fine. Here David Porter orders the payment of $25 to a sailor. Fine cut-cancel at lower right, touching the left side of Porter's bold, massive 3.25" long vivid signature. Old fabric repairs on the back keep everything tight.
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. He 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 commander-in-chief of the Mexican Navy.
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