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[Bank note issued to James Stewart for thirty six dollars]

14 May 1800

Decatur, Stephen, 1752-1808

Drawn against the Bank of the United States. With puncture cancellation. Signed "Stephen Decatur Jnr."

GLC00308.08

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[War of 1812 lacquer snuffbox showing victory of United States over Macedonian]

1812

Cylindrical, varnished snuff box from the War of 1812. Lid commemorates the 25 October 1812 capture of the British ship Macedonia by the USS United States, commanded by Stephen Decatur. Bottom depicts the bald eagle seal of the United States...

GLC04750

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