Copy of letter - of accusations sent by officers of the Chesapeake; letter of James Barron to Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy; and Abstract taken from the U.S. Frigate Chesapeake Log Book, 1807 June 23
Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph draft signed. An account of the half hour battle in which 3 men were killed and 16 wounded.
Dates
- Creation: 1807 June 23
Creator
- From the Collection: Barron, James, 1769-1851 (Person)
- From the Collection: Adams, John, 1735-1826 (Person)
- From the Collection: Elliott, Jesse Duncan, 1782-1845 (Person)
- From the Collection: Green, Duff, 1791-1875 (Person)
- From the Collection: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 (Person)
- From the Collection: Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869 (Person)
- From the Collection: Stevens, William Oliver, 1878-1955 (Person)
- From the Collection: Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 7.52 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository