(NAVY) Porter David An Exposition of the Facts and Circumsta

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(NAVY.) Porter, David. An Exposition of the Facts and Circumstances which Justified the Expedition to Foxardo. 8vo, modern buckram; minor foxing, marginal dampstaining on later leaves; library bookplate on front pastedown, inked stamp on dedication page. Washington, 1825

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Commodore Porter led a small unauthorized American invasion of the town of Fajardo, Puerto Rico in response to rumors of piracy and perceived insults to American officers. He was court-martialed and soon became commander of the Mexican navy. Sabin 64217. One copy known at auction since 1918.