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James Lawrence: the Hornet vs. the Peacock...
James Lawrence: the Hornet vs. the Peacock...
Item # 704078
March 31, 1813
NEW YORK EVENING POST, March 31, 1813
* USS Hornet vs. HMS Peacock
* Commander James Lawrence
* War of 1812 original reporting
Page 2 has a full column taken up with a very detailed letter signed in type: James Lawrence, commander of the U.S. ship Hornet, in which he recounts his naval exploits, perhaps the most notable being his taking of the British ship Peacock.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, good condition.
AI notes: On February 24, 1813, during the War of 1812, the USS Hornet defeated HMS Peacock off the coast of South America. Commanded by James Lawrence, the Hornet quickly overpowered the Peacock in a brief battle lasting about fifteen minutes. The Peacock sank shortly after, killing its captain and several crew members, including some Americans trying to save them. The Hornet suffered minimal losses. The victory boosted American morale and showcased the strength of the young U.S. Navy.
Category: War of 1812
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