Preble, Edward, 1761-1807

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1761 - 1807

Biography

Edward Preble (15 August 1761 – 25 August 1807) was a United States naval officer who served with great distinction during the 1st Barbary War, leading American attacks on the city of Tripoli and forming the officer corps that would later lead the U.S. Navy in the War of 1812.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Edward Preble letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 805578.1

Mss 805578.1

Date(s): 1805-10-28

Abstract

In English.