Joel Abbot (January 18, 1793-December 14, 1855) was a U.S. naval officer who served notably in the War of 1812, and commanded a squadron during Commodore Perry's 1852 visit to Japan. Born in Westford, Massachusetts, Abbot entered the Navy as midshipman at the beginning of the War of 1812, serving first on the frigate USS "President" and next on Lake Champlain with Commodore Macdonough, who, … Wikipedia
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