Oakland Chronicle •
May 31, 1830
Son of Oliver H. Perry Promoted
We have heard with pleasure, that Oliver H. Perry, second son of the late Com. Perry, and John I. Almy of this town, have received warrants as midshipmen, and will sail in the new sloop of war "Concord," under the command of master comdt. M. C. Perry, This fine ship is ordered to convey Com. Porter to the Barbary States, for which he has lately been appointed consul general of the U. S.