Biography -- Moore, Edwin.
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Texas. Navy
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The Texas Navy was organized in November, 1835, to protect the lines of supply between New Orleans and Texas during the Texas Revolution. It ceased to operate in 1843. From the description of Collection, 1836-1961, (bulk 1836-1856). (University of Texas at Arlington). WorldCat record id: 32048914 ...
Moore, Edwin Ward, 1811-1865
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Edwin Ward Moore joined the U.S. Navy in 1825 and rose to the rank of lieutenant in 1835. Sensing few prospects in the United States, he served as fleet commander of the Navy of the Republic of Texas between 1839 and 1843. While anchored off New Orleans, marines and crewmen of the warship San Antonio mutinied on February 11, 1842, killing their commanding officer, Lieutenant Charles Fuller, and wounding two officers who rushed to Fuller's aid. The mutineers locked the of...
