Theodorus Bailey (October 12, 1758– September 6, 1828) was an American lawyer and politician from Poughkeepsie, New York. He represented New York in both the U.S. House and Senate. October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (286th in leap years). ... 1758 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... September 6 is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years). ... 1828 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Poughkeepsies Mid-Hudson Bridge Poughkeepsie is a city located in Dutchess County, New York. ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None (English is de facto) Area 141,205 km² (27th) - Land 122,409 km² - Water 18,795 km² (13. ... Seal of the House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States, the other being the Senate. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ...
The important part actually taken by Bailey was not adequately recognized in the first official account, though Admiral Farragut commended his gallantry and ability in the official report, and sent him to Washington with the dispatches announcing the victory.
The mistake was afterward rectified by Admiral Farragut, and the correction appended to the report of the secretary of the navy for 1869.
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