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Letter - Capt. James Barron, U.S. Frigate New York, Malta, to Capt. Samuel Barron, Hampton, Virginia, 1803 January 28

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 21
Identifier: id165484
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents

3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: war in the Mediterranean; expectation to sail for Tripoli; criticism of way war is carried on; Algiers and Tangiers both threatening war; his order to give up command of the New Yorkand take command of a "much neglected and horribly disciplined" ship; message to Bainbridge, etc.

Dates: 1803 January 28