Louisiana, 427;
arrival and operations, 392-396.

_Patterson, Daniel T._ Captain, U.S.N.
Commands in chief in waters of New Orleans, ii. 392-395.

"_Peacock._" British sloop of war.
Captured by "Hornet," ii. 7-9.

"_Peacock._" American sloop of war.
Captures "Epervier," ii. 258-261;
subsequent cruise of, 261-262;
sails again, January 20, 1815, 406.

_Pearson, Joseph._ Representative in Congress from North Carolina.
Speech on conditions of country, owing to the war, ii. 199.

"_Pelican._" British brig of war.
Captures American brig "Argus," ii. 217.

"_Penguin._" British sloop of war.
Captured by "Hornet," ii. 407.

_Perceval, Spencer._ Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Murder of, and consequent confusion in the Government, i. 273;
firm determination of, to maintain Orders in Council, and opinion
of American resistance, 274.

_Perry, Oliver H._ Captain, U.S.N.
Applies for, and ordered to, the lakes service, i. 376;
assigned by Chauncey to Lake Erie, and practical independence of
action there, 377;
conditions of force found, 377,
and merits of general action of, 378;
engaged at capture of Fort George, and transfers Black Rock flotilla
to Erie, ii. 41;
thenceforth remains on Lake Erie, 62,
but always under Chauncey, 63;
collision of interests between the two officers, 64;
altercation with Chauncey, 65;
applies to be detached, 66;
Navy Department refuses, 67;
exposed situation of Erie, and preparations for defence, during
equipment of squadron, 68-70;
blockaded by British squadron, 70;
seizes opportunity of its absence, to cross bar, 71;
proceedings prior to battle of Lake Erie, 74-75;
battle of Lake Erie, 76-94;
discussion of claim to credit of, 95-99;
consequences of success of, 99-101;
prompt subsequent action of, 102;
detached from lakes service, 104;
engaged in harassing retreat of British squadron down the Potomac, 350;
opinion as to qualities of smaller and larger vessels, 271;
detailed to command a squadron of schooners, against enemy's
commerce, 270-273.

"_Phoebe._" British frigate.
Sent to Pacific with two sloops of war to capture "Essex," 246;
with "Cherub" captures "Essex," 248-252.

_Pinkney, William._
Appointed colleague to Monroe, in London, for special negotiations,
i. 113;
course of negotiations, 127-133;
signs treaty of December 31, 1806, 133;
remains as minister, after M