Bio

• Born in Cumberland County, New Jersey.

  He entered the Navy August 10, 1826, as a surgeon's mate. Graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 1830. Commissioned a surgeon April 4. 1831. He sailed with Edmund Roberts to Muscat and Siam in 1836. Roberts delivered an 1804 dollar to the King of Siam. 

  Retired 3/3/1871

  Author of A Voyage Round the World, detailing the mission of Edmund Roberts to the east, 1835-1837. Roberts famously transmitted an 1804 dollar to the King of Siam as a diplomatic gift; this coin resurfaced in the early 1960s to the amazement of all.

Date de naissance

• 1807-09-04

Lieu de naissance

• Cumberland County, New Jersey

Date de décès

• 1895-03-24

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