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Congratulating Stephen Decatur for action at Tripoli...
Congratulating Stephen Decatur for action at Tripoli...
Item # 667524
December 12, 1804
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 12, 1804
* Naval Captain Stephen Decatur
* Hero of Second Battle of Tripoli Harbor
Page 3 contains a "Resolution" which congratulates the: "...gallant conduct of captain Stephen Decatur...of the U.S. ketch Intrepid, in attacking in the harbour of Tripoli & destroying a Tripolitan frigate of 40 guns." which is signed in type by A. Burr and Th. Jefferson. This is followed by "An Act" of Congress for the support of the government for 1804, signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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