Lot 824
[Bainbridge, Commodore] War of 1812 Era Poem. Handwritten poem titled "To the American Eagle," signed, "Sarah W. Perry" of Newport, RI, 1 page, 10 x 8 in., n.d. Honoring William Commodore (1774-1833), the American Naval Commodore, who sank the British Frigate H.M.S. Java as Commander of U.S.S. Constitution, during the War of 1812. In part: "Fly back to thine eyry, and gaze on the sky, From the shame on thy flag, in scorn turn thine eye - Fly back to thine eyry, and dwell with the sun, For dastards would tarnish what valour hath won. …" Some scattered toning. Boldly penned in brown ink and easily legible.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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