undated., 01/01/1813-12/31/1813

File — Box: 1, Folder: 12

Identifier: 71569

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

01/01/1813-12/31/1813

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

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/08/06

Container Summary

1 undated ALS to Stephen Decatur from the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of New London, Connecticut, congratulating him for the recent victory of the U.S.S. "United States" over the H.M.S. "Macedonian" and inviting him to visit their city; sent from New London, Connecticut.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

DECATUR, STEPHEN - CORRESPONDENCE FROM NEW LONDON (CONNECTICUT) 1813?: Autographed Letter

NEW LONDON - CONNECTICUT - CORRESPONDENCE TO DECATUR, STEPHEN (1813?): Autographed Letter

"UNITED STATES" (U.S.S.) - REFERENCE (1813?): Autographed Letter

"MACEDONIAN" (H.M.S.) - REFERENCE (1813?): Autographed Letter