Francis Gregory
Francis Hoyt Gregory (October 9, 1789 – October 4, 1866) was an officer in the United States Navy during the War of 1812 through to the Civil War, serving then as a Rear Admiral.
Read more about Francis Gregory: Early Life; Service During The War of 1812, Command Assignments, 1820s To Early 1830s, Command Assignments, Late 1830s To 1850s, Civil War Duty and Last Years, Legacy
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“There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love—every man works his oar voluntarily!”
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