Raynors HCA 2018-06
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/21/2018
James Biddle 1783-1848), of the Biddle family, brother of financier Nicholas Biddle and nephew of Captain Nicholas Biddle, was an American commodore. His flagship was USS Columbus. During the War of 1812, Biddle was first lieutenant in USS Wasp. He was in command of the sloop USS Hornet in 1815 when she defeated HMS Penguin. In 1817, he was sent to the Columbia River in the USS Ontario to formally take over the Oregon Country for the United States, which was completed in 1818. Clipped salutation, “I remain very respectfully your mos obediant servant, James Biddle”.
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