Admiral of the Haytian Navy. Cooper entered the United States Navy at the onset of the Civil War. He was promoted rapidly for courageous conduct and at the close of the war was an Ensign. After the war he worked for the Pacific Mail Company and during his years of service with them he commanded some of the finest vessels in that company's fleet. After serving as an inspector in the New York Custom House, he went to Hayti to take charge of President Saloman's navy and became an Admiral. During one engagement with the rebels, Admiral Cooper was severely wounded in the leg, and spent five months in the hospital. After six years service in the navy Cooper, owing to President Saloman's deposition, had to flee the country. Subsequently President Hippolyte tendered him his old position, but the offer was declined. He returned to Brooklyn where he died shortly after his return home.
Admiral of the Haytian Navy. Cooper entered the United States Navy at the onset of the Civil War. He was promoted rapidly for courageous conduct and at the close of the war was an Ensign. After the war he worked for the Pacific Mail Company and during his years of service with them he commanded some of the finest vessels in that company's fleet. After serving as an inspector in the New York Custom House, he went to Hayti to take charge of President Saloman's navy and became an Admiral. During one engagement with the rebels, Admiral Cooper was severely wounded in the leg, and spent five months in the hospital. After six years service in the navy Cooper, owing to President Saloman's deposition, had to flee the country. Subsequently President Hippolyte tendered him his old position, but the offer was declined. He returned to Brooklyn where he died shortly after his return home.
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NYTimes January 3, 1891.
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