Stephen Decatur papers

The papers of Stephen Decatur, American naval officer, contain copies of orders and letters, 1801-1805, on his service with the United States Navy in the Mediterranean before and during the Tripolitan War, a letter of Decatur's about his fatal duel with Captain James Barron, and articles of agr...

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Main Author: Decatur, Stephen 1779-1820 (Creator)
Collection:Stephen Decatur Papers
Collection Number:Am.682
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Physical Description: 0.06 Linear feet 0.06 linear feet, 75 items,
Summary: The papers of Stephen Decatur, American naval officer, contain copies of orders and letters, 1801-1805, on his service with the United States Navy in the Mediterranean before and during the Tripolitan War, a letter of Decatur's about his fatal duel with Captain James Barron, and articles of agreement.