Letter, November 29, 1779.

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Letter, November 29, 1779.

Autographed letter signed, 29 November 1779 to Philadelphia merchants Thomas and Matthew Irwin regarding supplies for Captain John Barry at Mole Saint Nicholas, Haiti.

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Preston, Matthew

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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 ...