He arrived at Presque Isle to take command at the end of March .
Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry had earlier been appointed to command on Lake Erie , through lobbying by Jeremiah B. Howell , the Senior Senator from Rhode Island , supplanting Lieutenant Elliot .
Oliver Hazard Perry arrived at Presque Isle to take command at the end of March .
Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry had earlier been appointed to command on Lake Erie , through lobbying by Jeremiah B. Howell , the Senior Senator from Rhode Island , supplanting Lieutenant Elliot .