Letter, January 20, 1834.

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Letter, January 20, 1834.

Letter to Nathaniel Griswold, January 20, 1834 in New York regarding his "mud machine" that was used to dredge ports and channels. Elliott believes that the machine will work expeditiously and will not send a letter or certificate to the Senate but will give his opinion.

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Elliott, Jesse D. (Jesse Duncan), 1782-1845

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Jesse Duncan Elliott, United States naval officer, was born on July 14, 1782 in Hagerstown, Maryland. In the War of 1812 he was second in command to Oliver Hazard Perry during the Battle of Lake Erie while aboard the Niagara. He was criticized for keeping his ship out of action during the battle. He was later court-martialed in 1840 for his conduct aboard the Constitution. He died on December 10, 1845, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From the description of Letter, February 28, 1835. ...