Bainbridge, William, 1774-1833 to Timothy Bigelow
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01125 Author/Creator: Bainbridge, William, 1774-1833 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 23, 1813 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 26 x 21 cm. Order a Copy
Written aboard U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides), Boston Harbor. Expresses pleasure in hearing of a vote of appreciation for the Constitution's victory over the British frigate H.M.S. Java. "To merit and receive the appreciation of our Country is our highest ambition, and is the greatest stimulus we can receive in the exertion of our duty." Addressed to Bigelow as the speaker of the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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