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Lot Number: 172
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Rare 1815 Isaac Chauncey Signed U.S. Naval Document the Great Lakes Commander during the War of 1812 Navy Hero

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ISAAC CHAUNCEY (1772-1840). A prominent U.S. Navy Commander and Commodore during the War of 1812, playing a significant role in shaping American naval strategy and operations on the Great Lakes.

March 20, 1815-Dated War of 1812 Era, Manuscript Document Signed, “I. Chauncey” on fine quality wove “C WILMOTT 1809” watermarked period paper, written on board the “U.S. Ship Superior / Sackett’s Harbor,” having 1-1/2 pages, plus additional Integral Transmittal Cover with Docket, reading in full: “Sacketts Harbour, March 20, 1815 Com(odore) Isaac Chauncey Recommends the Reverend C. Felch for his piety, zeal, and Capacity.” Both sheets measuring 9.5” x 8”, Very Fine. This Letter is to the: “Honorable B. W. Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy, Washington”, here asking for reimbursement for the personal expenses of his Chaplain, being related to a shore school for his midshipmen and “boys” as pupils. The “I. Chauncey” signature is very bold deep brown and crisp, the paper is clean with only tone along its centerfolds, being well written and easily readable. This is the only example we’ve offered of this historic American naval officer and War of 1812 Commodore. Ex: EAHA Auction of May 23, 2005 Lot 323 to our current consignor.
Isaac Chauncey (1772-1840) was a prominent naval commander during the War of 1812, playing a significant role in shaping American naval strategy and operations on the Great Lakes. Born in Black Rock, Connecticut, Chauncey began his naval career at a young age, serving as a midshipman aboard various ships in the early years of the United States Navy.

By the outbreak of the War of 1812, Chauncey had risen through the ranks to become a seasoned officer. In 1812, he was Appointed the Commander of the Naval forces on Lake Ontario, where he would lead American efforts against British naval and military forces in the region.

One of Chauncey's most notable achievements was his collaboration with General Henry Dearborn in planning and executing the successful capture of York (present-day Toronto) in April 1813. This victory provided a crucial boost to American morale and demonstrated the effectiveness of combined naval and military operations.

Throughout the War of 1812, Chauncey worked tirelessly to build and maintain a strong naval presence on Lake Ontario, overseeing the construction and outfitting of new ships and coordinating patrols to disrupt British supply lines and protect American interests in the region.

Despite facing challenges such as shortages of resources and manpower, Chauncey's leadership and strategic acumen contributed to several key American victories on the Great Lakes, including the decisive Battle of Lake Erie in September 1813, where Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's fleet defeated the British squadron under the command of Robert Barclay.

In the Spring of 1813, a flotilla of Naval ships under the Command of Isaac Chauncy attacked and overran Fort York (near Toronto, Canada), additionally paving the way for American control of the Great Lakes.

Following the end of the War of 1812, Chauncey continued to serve in the U.S. Navy, holding various command positions until his retirement in 1834. He passed away in 1840, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential naval commanders of his time and a key figure in securing American dominance on the Great Lakes during the War of 1812.
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