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About Commodore Jesse Wilkinson (1785-1861)
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Jesse Wilkinson, a native of Virginia, was named as a midshipman in 1805 and after serving on different ships, rose to Master Commandant in 1818. He then became a recruiting officer and then commanded more vessels.
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