Sloat, John D. (John Drake)

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Birth 1781-07-26
Death 1867-11-28

Biographical notes:

American naval officer.

From the description of ALS : New Brighton, N.Y., to Aaron Ogden Dayton, Washington, D.C., 1857 June 17. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122626066

Commodore Sloat was responsible for raising the American flag at Monterey, after the Battle of Monterey, 1846.

From the description of An account of occurrences in California previous to the capture of Monterray / by Lieutenant Sloat, July 1846 : manuscript, [ca. 1846] (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612874179

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Subjects:

  • Bear Flag Revolt, 1846

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  • California (as recorded)

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