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Sale 66
The Manuscript, Space, Stamp & Collectibles Auction
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Lot 149 |
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Bainbridge, William (1174-1833) U.S. Commodore, best known for his victory over the HMS Java during the War of 1812. Letter Signed ("Wm Bainbridge"), one page, 10 x 7¾ inches, Navy Commissioners Office, Sept. 12, 1826. To Charles G. Ridgely, Commandant of the Navy Yard at Portsmouth, N.H. enclosing the last return of officers (not present). Bold signature. Fine condition.
Estimated Value $200 - 300
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$144 |
Lot 150 |
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[Battle of Lake Erie] Four Related Autograph Letters Signed, At the Battle of Lake Erie (Sept. 10, 1813), Jesse D. Elliott, commander of the Niagara, did not move his ship to support the Lawrence, commanded by Oliver Hazard Perry, until the Lawrence was practically destroyed. This led to much private acrimony. In 1818, Elliott challenged Perry to a duel and Perry preferred charges against Elliott for his conduct during the engagement. The charges were contained by the admnistration of President James Monroe, but in 1821, after Perry's death, the controversy was revived. In 1839, James Fenimore Cooper failed to criticize Elliott in his History of the Navy of the United States of America and was roundly condemned by friends of Perry, whereupon Cooper successfully sued for libel. His restatement of the 1818 incident at the trial constituted the core of his Battle of Lake Erie, published in 1843,
This lot contains four items related to the Perry-Elliott controversy: (1) a one-page letter from Elliott to Captain M. Myers, written aboard the U.S. Frigate Constitution,July 13, 1835, requesting specific information regarding the Battle of Lake Erie (in which Myers participated) (2) a two-page letter from Col. W.L. Stone to Captain Myers, dated July 10, 1840, also requesting detailed information about the battle (3) orders datelined Albany, Aug. 11, 1812, to Captain Myers from Col. P. Schuyler, 13th U.S. Infantry Commanding Dept. No. 5; and (4) a brief note from Myers, dated May 25, 1813, documenting the receipt of 500 cartridges for the Company under his command. All have moderate to significant age-toning, some waterstains, and chipped edges. Should be viewed.
Estimated Value $700 - 900
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$432 |
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