Rear Admiral Andrew Hull Foote-- Part 2: Abolitionist and 2nd Opium War

From 1849-1851 he commanded the USS Perry, patrolling the waters off the coast of Africa to stop the slave trade.  because of this he became an ardent abolitionist.

In 1856 he was promoted to commander and took command of the USS Portsmouth in the East India squadron.  While there, he got involved in the 2nd Opium War between England and China.

Foote commanded the Brooklyn Navy yard in 1858 and was there when the Civil War began.

--Old B-Runner