Letters to Stephen Decatur
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Consists of the Stephen Decatur letter book containing laudatory letters sent to him after the victory of the U.S.S. 'United States' over the H.M.S. 'Macedonian.' Original order of letters maintained. Each letter cataloged as a separate folder.
Dates
- From the Collection: 1812 - 1845
Collection-level Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General Note
Series No. in Collection: 1
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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