Materials relating to duel between James Barron and Stephen Decatur, 1911; 1933; undated
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Copies of letters by Stephen Decatur, Jr. to Mrs. Barron and Alfred Miles regarding the duel between James Barron and Stephen Decatur; "One of Virginia's Famous Duels described by Commodore Barron," article in the "Norfolk Landmark"; Typed material including letters relating to the Barron-Decatur duel
Dates
- Creation: 1911; 1933; undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Barron, Samuel, Capt., 1765-1810 (Person)
- From the Collection: Barron, James, 1769-1851 (Person)
- From the Collection: Barron, Samuel, 1808-1888 (Person)
- From the Collection: Barron, Samuel, Lt., 1836-1892 (Person)
- From the Collection: Decatur, Stephen, 1779-1820 (Person)
- From the Collection: Eaton, William, 1764-1811 (Person)
- From the Collection: Hope, James Barron, 1829-1887 (Person)
- From the Collection: Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816 (Person)
- From the Collection: Mallory, Stephen R. (Stephen Russell), 1813-1873 (Person)
- From the Collection: Preble, Edward, 1761-1807 (Person)
- From the Collection: Rodgers, John, 1773-1838 (Person)
- From the Collection: Semmes, Raphael, 1829-1887 (Person)
- From the Collection: Smith, Robert, 1757-1842 (Person)
- From the Collection: Truxton, Thomas, 1755-1822 (Person)
- From the Collection: Vance, Zebulon Baird, 1830-1894 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Extent
From the Collection: 7.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository