Papers / Oliver Hazard Perry. 1799-1913.

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Papers / Oliver Hazard Perry. 1799-1913.

Copies of correspondence of Perry with the Department of the Navy, pamphlet material on the Battle of Lake Erie, and miscellaneous material concerning Perry.

1 box ; 45 cm. or smaller.

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Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1785-1819

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U. S. naval officer; hero of the Battle of Lake Erie, 1813. From the description of Battle of Lake Erie orders, log extract, and victory announcement,, 1813 July 8-10 Sept. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 77481334 Born in South Kingston, R.I., Aug. 23, 1785; famous for his battle on Lake Erie, with his dispatch to General Harrison, "We have met the enemy & they are ours", Sep. 10, 1813; U.S.Congress voted thanks, a medal & rank of Captain, died on the I...