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an American naval officer; born in Brooklyn, N. Y., July 10, 1818; was appointed to the navy in 1834; took part in the Seminole War in Florida; served on board the "Saratoga" in the war with Mexico; was in the "Powhatan" on her diplomatic cruise to China and Japan in 1857-1860; and commanded the "Rhode Island" in both attacks on Fort Fisher.

He was promoted captain in 1866; commodore in 1871; served on the examining board in 1871-1872, and as lighthouse inspector and on headquarters duty in 1873-1875; became rear-admiral in 1875; commanded the North Atlantic squadron in 1876-1878, and was retired in 1880.

He died in New York City, Nov. 15, 1883.

TRENCHARD, SIR HUGH MON-

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