Decatur, Stephen, 1779-1820

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Dates:
Birth 1779-01-05
Death 1820-03-22
Americans,
English,

Biographical notes:

Decatur was a U. S. naval officer known for his actions during the War of 1812 and against the North African pirates in the western Mediterranean.

From the description of Letter, December 26, 1810. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 434841894

American naval officer.

From the description of ALS : Washington, D.C., to John Bullus, 21 Feb. 1816. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122626164

American naval hero of the War of 1812.

From the description of ALS, 1818 May 24, Washington, to James L. Smith, Philadelphia. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 12712800

Naval officer.

From the description of Stephen Decatur correspondence, circa 1820. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79423581

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Subjects:

  • Dueling
  • Steamboats

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  • Naval officers

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)
  • Washington (D.C.) (as recorded)

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