Captain Samuel Nicholson

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Captain Samuel Nicholson

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Captain Samuel Nicholson

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Officer Continental Navy. Superintended
construction of frigate Constitution
and commanded her during
first commission.

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Born in Chestertown, Maryland. Samuel Nicholson was a Lieutenant on Bonhomme Richard under John Paul Jones; then, in command of Deane, captured three British sloops-of-war. Appointed Captain upon the reorganization of the Navy in 1794, he superintended the construction of frigate Constitution and commanded her during her first commission. Buried in Boston at Old North Church.

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Pay Advances for Petty Officers and Seamen for the Frigate Constitution Document
Appointments for Ship Staff; Sends Medicine Chest Document
Notification of Letter Sent to Gov. of Mass. Requesting Cannons Document
Procurement of 12 pounders for the frigate Constitution Document