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CLARKE. (Lieutenant, 1826.)
Charles Griffin Clarke entered the Navy 2 Nov. 1808; passed his examination in 1816; obtained his commission 23 Dec. 1826; joined the Coast Guard 12 Jan. 1835; removed, 18 Oct. 1841, to the Nimble Revenue-cruizer; went back to the Coast Guard 11 Aug. 1843; and, since 17 Oct. following, has again been in command of a Revenue-vessel, the Stag, in which he has, on one or two occasions, distinguished himself.
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