4/19/1837., 04/19/1837-04/19/1837

File — Box: 1, Folder: 33

Identifier: 71590

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

04/19/1837-04/19/1837

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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 4/19/1837 from Mahlon Dickerson (1770-1853), Secretary of the U.S. Navy (1834-1838), to Susan Decatur, informing her that she is awarded a pension of fifty dollars per month. Reference to Stephen Decatur (1779-1820). Sent from Navy Department, Washington, D.C. to Georgetown, District of Columbia.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

DECATUR, SUSAN - CORRESPONDENCE FROM DICKERSON, MAHLON (1837): Autographed Letter

DICKERSON, MAHLON - CORRESPONDENCE TO DECATUR, SUSAN (1837): Autographed Letter

DECATUR, SUSAN - REFERENCE TO CLAIM BEFORE CONGRESS (1837): Autographed Letter

DECATUR, SUSAN - CORRESPONDENCE: AWARDED PENSION (1837): Autographed Letter

DECATUR, STEPHEN - REFERENCE (1837): Autographed Letter