12/31/1831., 12/31/1831-12/31/1831

File — Box: 1, Folder: 20

Identifier: 71577

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Consists of letters sent to Susan Decatur while she was living in Georgetown, mostly regarding her claims before Congress. Arranged alphabetically.

Dates

12/31/1831-12/31/1831

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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 ALS dated 12/31/1831 from Henry Horn (1786-1862), member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania (1831-1833), to Susan Decatur, in regard to her claim pending before Congress. Horn pledges to support her claim and praises the gallantry of her late husband Stephen Decatur (1779-1820). Sent from Philadelphia to Georgetown, District of Columbia.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

DECATUR, SUSAN - CORRESPONDENCE FROM HORN, HENRY (1831): Autographed Letter

HORN, HENRY - CORRESPONDENCE TO DECATUR, SUSAN (1831): Autographed Letter

DECATUR, SUSAN - REFERENCE TO CLAIM BEFORE CONGRESS (1831): Autographed Letter

DECATUR, STEPHEN - REFERENCE (1831): Autographed Letter