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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Dupont , Samuel Francis , 1803 -1865 (search)
Dupont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865
Naval officer; born in Bergen Point, N. J., Sept. 27, 1803; entered the United States navy as midshipman at twelve years of age, and became commander, Oct. 28, 1842.
He saw much active service on the California coast during the war with Mexico, clearing the Gulf of California of Mexican vessels.
He was promoted to captain in 1855; and in October, 1861, he proceeded, in command of the South Atlantic squadron, to capture Port Royal Island, on the South Carolina coast, to secure a central harbor and depot of supplies on the Southern shores.
In July Commodore Dupont was made a rear-admiral, and in April, 1863, he commanded the fleet which made an unsuccessful effort to capture Charleston.
Admiral Dupont assisted in organizing the naval school at Annapolis, and was the author of a highly
Samuel Francis Dupont. commended report on the use of floating batteries for coast defence.
He died in Philadelphia, June 23, 1865.
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Wilkins , William 1779 -1865 (search)
Wilkins, William 1779-1865
Statesman; born in Carlisle, Pa., Dec. 20, 1779; admitted to the bar in Pittsburg, Pa., where he practised for many years; was president-judge of the 5th Pennsylvania judicial district in 1820-24, when he was made judge of the United States district court for western Pennsylvania; elected United States Senator in 1831; reported the bill which was adopted by Congress giving the President power to employ the army against the nullification movement (see Jackson, Andrew). In 1833 the Pennsylvania electoral vote was cast for him for Vice-President; in 1834 he was made minister to Russia; and on Jan. 19, 1844, Secretary of War.
He died in Homewood, Pa., June 23, 1865.