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NH 123385 Commodore Decatur avenging the murder of his brother

Commodore Decatur avenging the murder of his brother
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Title: Commodore Decatur avenging the murder of his brother
Caption: Commodore Decatur avenging the murder of his brother. Copied from a sketch in book, "The Life and Character of Stephen Decatur". Commodore Decatur whilst bearing a prize from the harbour, hears of the treacherous murder of his brother by a Turk (the Turk having surrendered) in a moment changes his course, and with 10 men for his crew seeks his enemy-- rushes-- on board- and after a desperate struggle, with numbers far superior, kills the Turk- captures his enemy's boat - and again retreats from the harbour.
Description: Wars & Operations, U.S.: Tripolitan War
Catalog #: NH 123385
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1820
Before this Year: 1829
Original Medium: BW Photo
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