William Bainbridge to George Harrison, October 28, 1817

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1817-10-28
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A handwritten letter from Commodore William Bainbridge to Navy Agent George Harrison, dated October 28, 1817. Bainbridge notifies Harrison that he has received the proof of his Congressional medal, but is dissatisfied with the reverse image showing HMS Java's flag flying. He requests the flag be shown lowered to indicate the British ship has surrendered.

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Bainbridge, William, 1774-1833

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Digital Commonwealth
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USS Constitution Museum
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USS Constitution Museum Correspondence Collection
Subjects
Military decorations
Java (Frigate)
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Correspondence
Manuscripts
Language
English
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https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/z603vc10m
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Chicago citation style
Bainbridge, William, 1774-1833. William Bainbridge to George Harrison, October 28, 1817. 1817-10-28. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/z603vc10m. (Accessed February 11, 2025.)
APA citation style
Bainbridge, William, 1774-1833, (1817-10-28) William Bainbridge to George Harrison, October 28, 1817. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America, https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/z603vc10m
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Bainbridge, William, 1774-1833. Retrieved from the Digital Public Library of America <https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/z603vc10m>.
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