John I. Cairns petition for the erection of a monument to James Lawrence circa 1884

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John I. Cairns petition for the erection of a monument to James Lawrence circa 1884

http://dlib.nyu.edu/findingaids/html/bhs/arms_1978_083_cairns/arms_1978_083_cairns.html

0.01 Linear feet; in one folder.

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Lawrence, James, 1781-1813

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United States naval officer; born in Burlington, New Jersey and married Julia Montaudevert of New York City. From the description of James Lawrence collection, 1758-1856. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 476058351 Epithet: Lieutenant; RN British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000133.0x0001bb Epithet: of Kimberley British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : D...

Cairns, John I.

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Captain James Lawrence (1781-1813) was an American naval officer during the War of 1812. He is known for commanding the USS Chesapeake in a battle against the HMS Shannon, commanded by British officer Philip Broke, which resulted in Lawrence being mortally wounded. From the guide to the John I. Cairns petition for the erection of a monument to James Lawrence, circa 1884, (Brooklyn Historical Society) ...