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Born in Woodstock, Connecticut, joined the Army at an early age and served until April 1783, when he was appointed U.S. Consul at Tunis. Because of his experience in the North African region, he was appointed Navy agent for the Barbary Regencies on 26 May 1804Events January 1 End of French rule in Haiti June 15 The Twelfth Amendment to the U. Constitution ratified by New Hampshire, and arguably becomes effective (subsequently vetoed by the Governor of New Hampshire) July 27 The Twelfth Amendment to the U.. Supported afloat by Isaac HullIsaac Hull ( March 9, 1773 February 13, 1843), was a Commodore, in the United States Navy. Hull was born in Derby, Connecticut. Early in life he joined his mariner father, Joseph, on local voyages and longer trips to the West Indies. After his father died, Captain of ArgusThe first USS Argus was a brig in the United States Navy during the First Barbary War and the War of 1812. Argus was laid down as Merrimack on 12 May 1803 at Boston, Massachusetts, by Edmund Hartt; renamed Argus on 4 June 1803; and launched on 21 August 1, in an effective "combined operation," Eaton led the attack on Derne on 27 April 1805Events January 11 Michigan Territory is created. February 15 Harmony Society officially formed March 1 Justice Samuel Chase acquitted of impeachment charges by the U. Senate April 27 United States Marines and Berbers attack the Tripolitan city of Derna (T. The town's capture, and the threat of further advance on Tripoli, were strong influences toward peace, negotiated in June 1805Events January 11 Michigan Territory is created. February 15 Harmony Society officially formed March 1 Justice Samuel Chase acquitted of impeachment charges by the U. Senate April 27 United States Marines and Berbers attack the Tripolitan city of Derna (T by Tobias Lear and Commodore John RodgersJohn Rodgers ( 11 July 1772 1 August 1838), American naval officer, was born near present Havre de Grace, Maryland. He entered the Navy as Second Lieutenant when it was organized on 8 March 1798 and was assigned to Constellation''. He helped capture Frenc with the Bashaw of Tripoli.

General Eaton died in BrimfieldBrimfield is a town located in Hampden County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,339. History Brimfield was first settled in 1706 and was officially incorporated in 1731. Geography According to the United States Ce, Massachusetts, 1 June 1811.

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