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Capture of H.B.M. Frigate Macedonian, Capt. J.S. Carden by the U.S. frigate United States, Stephen Decatur, Esqr., Commander / painted by T. Birch, A.C.S.A. & P.A. ; engraved by B. Tanner, A.C.S.A.

Capture of H.B.M. Frigate Macedonian, Capt. J.S. Carden by the U.S. frigate United States, Stephen Decatur, Esqr., Commander / painted by T. Birch, A.C.S.A. & P.A. ; engraved by B. Tanner, A.C.S.A.

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Print shows British frigate Macedonian, her masts and sails destroyed, being fired upon by the U.S. frigate United States during the War of 1812.
59P U.S. Copyright Office.

Inscription: To Commadore Decatur, his officers and brave crew, this plate is dedicated with greatest respect by B. Tanner and J. Webster.
Reference print in LOT 4413A.

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01/01/1813
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Tanner, Benjamin, 1775-1848, engraver
Birch, Thomas, 1779-1851, artist
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Library of Congress
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