ALS, 1814 June 20 : New York, to William Bainbridge, U.S. Navy, Boston.

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ALS, 1814 June 20 : New York, to William Bainbridge, U.S. Navy, Boston.

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Irving, unable to accept an invitation to the launching of the warship Independence, writes the commodore, "I hope John Bull will give you a chance to meet you fairly on the ocean, although I very much fear he will prefer keeping up a rigorous blockade."

1 1/2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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