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Captain John Barry Autograph Letter Signed

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Captain John Barry Autograph Letter Signed
<B>John Barry Autograph Letter Signed</B></I> “<I>John Barry,</B></I>” one page, 8” x 9.75”. Strawberry Hill, December 22, 1792. To Michael M. O'Brian. In part, “<I>I have snatched a few moments to inform you that after all the trouble I have had with our little Vessel I am very much disappointed in her not carrying more goods but I hope it is in some measure owing to her being badly stowed as we have been in a great hurry to get her out before the River close. She is a well built little vessel and I am in hopes she will make it up in fast sailings…</B></I>” Merchant shipmaster John Barry outfitted the first Continental fleet in Philadelphia in the Revolutionary War during which he commanded the <I>Lexington</B></I> and <I>Alliance.</B></I> He was commissioned the first Captain in the Navy when it was permanently organized by Congress in 1794. Barry superintended the building of the frigate <I>United States</B></I> and made several cruises in her with other vessels under his command in the quasi-war with France (1798-1800). He is known as “Father of the Navy.” Three binder indentations at right edge, minor tears at edge. Seal tear on integral address leaf. Fine condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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