Esek Hopkins

Esek Hopkins (April 26, 1718February 26, 1802) was an American naval officer, merchant captain, and privateer. Achieving the rank of Commodore, Hopkins was the only Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. The Continental Congress commissioned him as Commander-in-Chief of the Navy in December 1775.

He is noted for his successful raid on the British port of Providence, in The Bahamas, and capturing large stores of military supplies. His legacy today has become controversial for his involvement in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. Provided by Wikipedia
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    To the public : A brief reply to a paper signed by George Taylor, Esq; dated April 11, set forth as an answer to one of mine, dated April 2.
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    To the public : Injustice, under whatever form it makes it's appearance, ought to be detected and punished. But when the authority of an office is made use of to oppress the poor ...
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    The letter book of Esek Hopkins : commander-in-chief of the United States navy, 1775-1777 /
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    The correspondence of Esek Hopkins : commander-in-chief of the United States navy /
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