1817, Commodore John Rodgers, Hero Of The War Of 1812, Hand Signed Bank Check
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This is a wonderful, original bank check, dated 1814, Washington, D.C. where Commodore John Rodgers has signed a payment to W. Claggett....signed by Commodore John Rodgersat lower right and Wa. Claggett on back. Check is 2x5 inches, cancellation slash marks, else in overall good condition. John Rodgers (July 11, 1772 – August 1, 1838) was a senior naval officer in the United States Navy who served under six Presidents for nearly four decades during its formative years in the 179...0s through the late 1830s, committing the bulk of his adult life to his country. His service took him through many operations in the Quasi-War with France, both Barbary Wars in North Africa and the War of 1812 with Britain. As a senior officer in the young American navy he played a major role in the development of the standards, customs and traditions that emerged during this time. Rodgers was, among other things, noted for commanding the largest American squadron in his day to sail the Mediterranean Sea.After serving with distinction as a lieutenant he was soon promoted directly to the rank of captain (the rank of Master Commandant did not exist at that time). During his naval career he commanded a number of warships, including the USS John Adams, the flagship of the fleet that defeated the Barbary states of North Africa. During the War of 1812 Rodgers fired the first shot of the war aboard his next flagship, the USS President, and also played a leading role in the recapture of Washington after the capital was burned by the British, while also having to endure his own hometown and house burned and his family displaced. Later in his career he headed the Navy Board of Commissioners and served briefly as Secretary of the Navy. Please view the other historical and Civil War related documents I'll be listing this week.SEE SCAN.I now accept PAYPAL but PREFER other forms of traditional paper payment. Buyer pays shipping(usually FREE within the US and $12 for International), payment must be received within 5 days.On Jul-11-19 at 17:03:05 PDT, seller added the following information:IF THE WINNER, PLEASE DO NOT PAY UNTIL WEDNESDAY, JULY 17TH...I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROCESS THE SHIPMENT TIL THE 17TH.....THANK YOU
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