1/13/1813., 01/13/1813-01/13/1813
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
- 01/13/1813-01/13/1813
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
Shelf Location
09/08/06
Container Summary
1 ALS dated 1/13/1813 from Samuel Relf to Stephen Decatur (1779-1820), regarding Philadelphia's commendation of Decatur. Sent from Philadelphia to New York City.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
DECATUR, STEPHEN - CORRESPONDENCE FROM RELF, SAMUEL (1813): Autographed Letter
RELF, SAMUEL - CORRESPONDENCE TO DECATUR, STEPHEN (1813): Autographed Letter
PHILADELPHIA - REFERENCE (1813): Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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