Madison, James (1751-1836) and William Bainbridge (1774-1833) Message from the President of the United States, Transmitting a Letter fr

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Madison, James (1751-1836) and William Bainbridge (1774-1833) Message from the President of the United States,Transmitting a Letter from Cap. Bainbridge, now Commanding U. States' Frigate Constitution, Reporting his Capture and Destruction of the British Frigate "the Java." February 22d, 1813. Washington, D.C.: Roger C. Weightman, 1813.
Octavo pamphlet, single signature, four leaves, removed from a bound volume, ink inscriptions, some toning, short tears, 8 x 4 3/4 in.
The Constitution cut the Java down in a spirited fight that saw the latter sent to the bottom of the sea. Bainbridge was wounded twice in the battle, and the helm of the Constitution was blasted away by the Java, however, the captain kept command, and even managed to salvage the Java's helm for his own ship during the battle, before burning and sinking it. The Java's helm is still in place on the Constitution today. On 3 March 1813, Madison awarded Bainbridge the Congressional Gold Medal.
Estimate $300-500


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