New London in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
To George Washington from Hopley Yeaton
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022
1. To George Washington from Hopley Yeaton Marker
To George Washington from Hopley Yeaton
December 11, 1789
Sir,
Permit an inferior Officer in rank, tho' not inferior in Affection for you in your high Sphere, or for my Country's welfare, amidst the great concerns of a happy Continent, who have called you, by their united voice to your present important Station, to lay before you my humble Memorial, vizt That I was in the earliest Stage of the late arduous Contest, on the side of my Country; That I had the Honour to serve as first Lieutenant on Board the Continental Frigate the Deane. That I continued in the Continental Navy in a rank not inferior to that of Lieutenant to the Close of the War, with as much zeal, and I hope as much honor, as will permit me to lay claim to some notice, but give me leave to appeal from myself to those who are well acquainted with my Character on this subject and pleace to Remember that I say nothing of the great pecuniary losses I have sustained, and the Sacrifice of domestic pleasures I have cheerfully made for my country's cause; Whenever therefore, there shall be in your gift, Sir, such Offices in this State, or any other in the Union, for which you shall think I am equal and in which I may deserve from that public to which I have devoted the cream of my life, your united Goodness and Justice will not forget.
Sir, Your
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( signature ) Hopley Yeaton
Portsmouth New Hampshire
December 11th, 1789
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is December 11, 1789.
Location. 41° 22.405′ N, 72° 6.117′ W. Marker is in New London, Connecticut, in New London County. Marker can be reached from Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north. Located on the Washington Parade Ground on the campus of the United States Coast Guard Academy. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 Mohegan Ave Pkwy, New London CT 06320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. To George Plater from George Washington (here, next to this marker); George Washington, Prefident of the United States of America (here, next to this marker); To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington (here, next to this marker); Guns from Reina Christina (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Parade (about 400 feet away); Letter of Instruction (about 600 feet away); Honor Duty Respect (about 600 feet away); Alexander Hamilton (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.
Also see . . .
1. Hopley Yeaton (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 2, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022
2. Markers next to statue of George Washington
by Jean-Antoine Houdon
2. The United States Coast Guard Academy. (Submitted on September 2, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. United States Coast Guard Academy (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 2, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
