The humble Stephen Decatur...
BOSTON GAZETTE, March 21, 1805 The front page has a letter from Captain Decatur to the Navy Secretary, signed in type: Stephen Decatur. In the letter Decatur expresses his gratitude for a captain’s commission issued by the President, but humbly says that his services “...have been...over-rated...”.
The front page also has: "Mr. Jefferson's Speech" which has comments on Jefferson's second inaugural address.
Four pages, nice condition.
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