John Barry letters and miscellany 1783, 1794, 1797, 1799, 1800

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John Barry letters and miscellany 1783, 1794, 1797, 1799, 1800

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/3636

American naval officer. Includes 1794 letter to Henry Knox, Secretary of War, accepting appointment of Commander in US Navy. See reference file for a copy of a letter to John Barry, signed by 7 of the signers of Declaration of Independence.

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Barry, John, 1745-1803

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Commander of the first ship in the Continental Navy, Barry is considered "the father of the American Navy." From the description of John Barry Collection, 1791-1908. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 479527939 American naval officer; b. Co. Wexford, Ireland. From the description of Papers, 1782-1803. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 145506919 Continental and U.S. naval officer and shipowner. From ...