Captain george6/22/2023 ![]() Barreme, was heard by the United States Supreme Court in 1804, the ruling going against Little. This was not his only legal fight, as a challenge to the legitimacy of the taking of the Danish trader, the Flying Fish, would result in a legal case which, as Little v. Because the capture of Le Berceau was two weeks after the signing of the Treaty of Mortefontaine which ended the Quasi-War, Little and his fellow officers faced a court martial for the alleged looting of the personal possessions of the French officers, of which they would be acquitted, but not without Little being dismissed by the Navy in 1801. His biggest score was the capture of the 24-gun corvette Le Berceau on October 12, 1799. Captain Little culminated a brilliant fighting career during the quasi-war with France by fiercely protecting the coastal trade and wining many prizes. ![]() Little's First Officer was Edward Preble (1761-1807) who was "over 6 feet tall, and of striking figure." Also, Captain Little's son, Edward Preble Little (1791-1875) was on board at the suggestion of President Adams. ![]() Little's orders were to cruise the Caribbean and defeat French privateers preying on American commerce. He was given command of the 28-gun frigate USS Boston. In the winter months of 1782/1783 he visited Martinique and in the Spring he went home for a brief stint to run the family farm.īack in action on MaJohn Adams appointed Little as commissioned captain of the United States Navy. ![]()
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