General Jackson at New Orleans... Decatur on the loss of the President...
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, March 21, 1815 Pages 1 and 2 contain a lengthy & detailed letter signed by Stephen Decatur, concerning the naval battle which resulted in his ship, the U.S.S. President, being captured by a squadron of British ships. Included is a list of the killed & wounded.
Page 2 has a lengthy letter of congratulations to General Jackson for his historic victory in capturing New Orleans. Following this is Jackson's reply, then another letter from Jackson to the mayor of New Orleans regarding the battle.
Four pages, good condition.
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