Commodore in the US Navy (1772-1838) who served in the Quasi-War with France, both Barbary Wars in North Africa, and the War of 1812 with Britain, and played a major role in the development of the standards, customs, and traditions of the American navy. LS signed “Jn. Rodgers,” one page, 8 x 10, May 19, 1823. Letter to Commodore William Bainbridge, in part: "The Store Returns for the quarter ending 1st April have been received from the yard under your command. It is desirable that the new arrangement of the Returns, should, as far as practicable, take effect from the commencement of the year, the Commissioners therefore enclose the Returns already received, with a request that they may be made agreeably to the newly printed forms." In fine condition. An interesting piece of naval correspondence between two former commanders of the USS Constitution.
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