William Jones Letter to Captain David Porter, 1814 August 19

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Letter requesting that Captain Porter, U.S. Navy proceed without delay with as many officers and crew as can be collected for the defense of the U.S. Navy ship Essex and the Capitol: "Navy Department Augt. 19, 1814 Sir The enemy has entered the Patuxent with a very strong force indicating a rapid movement upon this city. The court of Enquiry will therefore be suspended and you will proceed without delay to this place with as many of your late officers and crew as you can collect and any others you may be enabled to engage, as will for the defense of the US. Nav Ship Essex destined for your command as for that of the National Capitol and its important establishments. I am respectfully your Obd Servt W Jones Captain David Porter US. Navy New York"