Captn. J.D. Elliot, U.S. Navy / Edwin sc.

Print shows Jessie Duncan Elliott, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, wearing military uniform; while he served as captain of the Navy between 1818 and 1833, Elliot has served as lieutenant during the War of 1812 and was promoted to captain during the Barbary War. He received the position of Commander of the Boston Navy Yard in 1833, the Mediterranean Squadron in 1835 and the Philadelphia Navy Yard in 1844.