Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios - Captain Charles Wilkes

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                                   WILKES
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   WILKES, CAPTAIN, CHARLES, born in New York City April 3, 1798. Entered
   United States naval service as midshipman 1818. Promoted to lieutenant
   1826. Commander of United States exploring expeditions 1838-42. Made
   commander 1843. Assigned to West India waters at outbreak of Civil
   war. Captured Mason and Slidell from British steamer "Trent" and took
   them to Boston Harbor. Promoted to commodore. Later, attached to West
   India Squadron. Retired July 25, 1866, with rank of rear-admiral.