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James Barron Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Gift: 2,739 items, 04/24/1945. Purchased: 1 item, 05/00/1969. Purchased: 1 item, 04/00/1970. Purchased: 1 item, 08/13/1979. Purchased: 300 items, 05/27/1987. Purchased: 1 item, 09/15/1999.
Commodore James Barron, born 15 September 1768 in Hampton, Virginia, died 21 April 1851 in Norfolk, served under his father, Commodore James Barron the Elder, in the Revolutionary War. He was made Captain in the Virginia Navy in 1799 and transferred to the newly formed U.S. Navy in 1803. During the War with Tripoli he commanded the U.S. Frigates New Yorkand Presidentwhen his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, was commander of the Mediterranean Squadron. He assisted his brother in that command when the latter's health failed and returned with him to Norfolk in 1805.
Appointed Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron in 1806 with the rank of Commodore, which title he retained for the rest of his life, he sailed aboard the U.S. Chesapeake.The British ship Leopardattacked the Chesapeakewhen Barron refused to allow his ship to be boarded in a search for British deserters. After a brief battle, Barron surrendered and on the request of his junior officers he was brought before a Naval court martial. The command was turned over to Capt. Stephen Decatur who in the Algerian War of 1815 became a national hero. Barron was suspended from the Navy for five years in a decision criticized by many, including B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders of Williamsburg.
Barron took command of the merchant ship Portia, and after several voyages was caught in a Danish port by the outbreak of the War of 1812. He attempted to get passage home but was refused it because of the Danish neutrality and remained in Copenhagen until 1819. During this period he supported himself with his inventions including a new type of mill, a rope spinning machine, a cork cutter, and a dough kneading machine. Upon his return he sought a command in the Navy and in the course of this an argument by mail with Decatur resulted in the famous duel in which Barron was seriously injured and Decatur fatally. His second in the duel, Capt. J. D. Elliott was coupled with Barron in responsibility for the duel, though perhaps unfairly.
A Naval Court of Enquiry was held in 1821 to clear the name of Barron for his absence in the War of 1812 and other charges brought against him. The decision was very noncommittal and was criticized by many, including Carter Beverley and John Taliaferro of Williamsburg.
In 1824, Barron was given the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, largely through the influence of his friend, General Andrew Jackson. While there he participated in the entertaining of General Lafayette when he visited the U.S.
Commodore Barron took command of the Gosport Navy Yard in 1825 where he remained until 1831 when he returned to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. In 1837, he resigned that command because an officer junior to him had been appointed President of the Naval Board in Washington, and was without command until 1842. From 13 March to 30 November 1842 he commanded the Navy Asylum, a retirement home for Naval men in Philadelphia. In that position he was also in charge of the training and examination of Midshipmen for the Navy, and his advice was asked when plans were being made for organization of the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1847. In 1845, he returned to Norfolk where he lived in retirement until his death in 1851.
During all this time he continued his interest in inventions which included a new type of pump and bellows ventilator for ships, a steam-powered battleship, a new type of dry dock, and a cylinder steam for ships developed with Amos Kendali. He was instrumental in the development of the Naval flag signal, which he first revised in 1798.
Commodore Barron supported the education of his grandson, James Barron Hope, whose early letters, a poem on Washington, and other poems are included at the end of Box 11. (See the James Barron Hope Papers for a continuation of these papers, and the Samuel Barron Papers for a chart to the genealogy of the Barron family.) Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/James Barron
Correspondence and papers of Commodore James Barron relating to his career in the United States Navy, and especially relating to The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair in 1807 and to his duel with Stephen Decatur. Collection includes photocopies of patents issued to Barron for his inventions and a typescript of William Oliver Stevens' An Affair of Honor, a biography of Barron. Correspondents include John Adams, Jesse Duncan Elliott, Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, Amos Kendall, Duff Green and Abel P. Upshur. 753 items.
Two Additions:
Mss. 87 B28 (Acc. 1987.29)
Archives of the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, 1807-1808. 300 pages of correspondence, attorneys' interrogations, court testimony of court material of Commodore James Barron. Rough drafts of published material, and some material not published.
Mss. Acc. 1999.44
ALS from Thomas Truxton, Norfolk, Virginia, to Capt. James Sever, 26 April 1800 regarding sending the Chesapeake (ship) to sea. Mention of James Barron Sever is to turn over his crew to the Chesapeake, Chesapeake heading towards Craney Island, court of inquiry no hinderance to "this business".
Arrangement: This collection is arranged mostly by date with certain subjects and materials being grouped together. These subjects include: The Leopard-Chesapeake Affair, Box-folder: 1:50-82; Undated Material, Box-folder: 12:1-35; Letters and drafts sent by James Barron, Box-folder: 12: 27-50; Manuscripts, Box-folder: 12:51-81; Accounts, Box-folder: 12:82-87; Papers connected with the inventions of James Barron, Box-folder: 14:1- 15; Pictorial Images, Box-folder: 14:16-22; and Newspaper Articles, Box: 15. Organization: This collection is organized into fifteen series, one series for each of the fifteen boxes in this collection.
Materials related to this collection can be found under the James Barron Hope Papers and the Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Samuel Barron Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Samuel Barron Papers, 1793-1942.538 items.Collection number: Mss. 65 B29.
James Barron Hope Papers, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. James Barron Hope Papers, 1790-1965, 1847-1887. 993 items. Collection number: Mss. 65 H77.
Other Information:
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Scope and Contents
Genealogical notes on the Barron Family are to be found in this box together with an autobiographical note by James Barron (1768-1851) and "Revolutionary Reminiscences" by his father, James Barron the Elder (d. 1787). (A genealogical chart of the Barron Family is to be found in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, folder 1.) Naval commissions of James Barron together with his personal and naval correspondence from 1803 to 1807 are included in this first box. Correspondence of 1803 to 1805 covers the period from Barron's first commission through his command of the U.S. Frigates New York and President in the Mediterranean Squadron during the war with Tripoli. Several letters concern his duties as assistant to his brother, Commodore Samuel Barron, who was commander of the Squadron before relinquishing the command to Capt. John Rodgers because of ill health. The papers of the 1806-1807 period begin with the preparations for Barron to leave Norfolk on the U.S. Ship Chesapeake to take command of the Mediterranean Squadron with the rank of Commodore. The correspondence with Comm. Rodgers, which nearly ended in a duel but was amicably settled by the seconds is included. A description of the affair with the British warship Leopard describes the brief skirmish and the capitulation of Barron. The request of his officers for his arrest as a result of the capitulation, the passing of the command of his ship to Capt. Stephen Decatur, the preparations for the Court Martial, the testimony, and the sentence of suspension are in the material found in this box. Opinions regarding the unfairness of the sentence by B. Cocke of Washington and Robert Saunders, President of William and Mary College, and others, are included.
2 pages. Autograph Draft, E.
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"Jan. 17, 1961 . . . Note at top is Janey Hope Marr's" signed A[nne] W. Marr.
Autograph Draft. Typed Draft. Typed copy included.
Autograph Draft,E.
Autograph Draft.
1 page. Autograph Draft.
2 items. "Memoir of Comd're Jas. Barron," 2 pages; and a memorandum regarding the writing of such a memoir.
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3 pages. ACopE. Re: naval engagements in the War, in one of which "the two Captains Barron" were involved.
4 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: "the remarkable escape of the private armed Ship Marquis La Fayette," 1779-to 1781.
3 pages. Autograph Document Signed.
1 page. Autograph Document Signed.
1 page. Autograph Document Signed.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Item concerns the recommendation of Capt. James Barron, who is seeking a promotion.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's new post.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: ship which is being completed; Kentucky papers [for war bounty lands] sent by Mr. Saunders; and inquiry about their value.
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Item is criticizing the U.S. ship, Insurgentby stating, " . . . would not go to sea in her for the world . . . ."
1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: completion of the signals.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Includes a draft payment.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Instructions to bring the ship up the Potomac to Washington.
Autograph copy.
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Robert Smith writes that no Captain is available for such a secondary position aboard ship. He accepts Truxton's resignation and appoints Capt. Morris to command the Chesapeake.
Comm. Truxton denies that he intended to resign his commission but only meant to be relieved of the command of the Mediterranean Squadron.
1 page. Autograph Draft. Re: Comm. Dale and sailing plans.
3 items. Autograph Document Signed.
2 pages. Printed Material.
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3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: war in the Mediterranean; expectation to sail for Tripoli; criticism of way war is carried on; Algiers and Tangiers both threatening war; his order to give up command of the New Yorkand take command of a "much neglected and horribly disciplined" ship; message to Bainbridge, etc.
1 page. Printed Material.
1 page. Autograph Document Signed.
5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a horse for which he wants $5,000.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. The letter accompanied a gift of a Damascus saber.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the taking command of the Presidentand future movements of the ship and Squadron.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Orders for the collection of the Squadron, "If the Business here is Settled."
7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in the Mediterranean after James Barron left. News of Col. Lear and Comm. Rodgers at Tunis, Lear negotiating to avoid war, Rodgers continuing to fire on Tunisian vessels. News of the duplicity of Comm. Rodgers; of Lord Nelson's unsuccessful pursuit of the French; of 9 American ships at Gibraltar, prizes of the British.
Autograph Letter Signed. Orders: after delivering the President to Capt. Tingey, James Barron is to prepare for the construction of a 74 gun ship at Portsmouth.
32 pages. Autograph Volume Signed. Item contains 4 letters and 16 poems.
2 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Arab horse, Selim, which was sent to America.
4 items. Autograph Letter Signed. An order to hold himself ready to sail on the frigate Chesapeakefor the purpose of taking the command of the American Squadron in the Mediterranean; suspension of the orders because the Chesapeakewas not ready to sail.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Felicitation on appointment to command the Mediterranean Squadron; re: a brother who was a Midshipman on the Constitution.
Autograph Document Signed.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the affair between Barron and Comm. Rodgers concerning which "much anxiety is excited among...your friends."
10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Relative to threatened duel between Barron and Rodgers; printed terms of settlement published 31 January 1807.
20 letters. Autograph copy. Arrangements are made to meet at Havre de Grace, Maryland, for the duel of Barron and Rodgers, despite the orders of the Secretary of the Navy; news that agreement to a settlement has been reached.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: new orders shortly to come to Capt. Barron, until which time he "will not move from that place without special orders from me."
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8 letters. Autograph Letter Signed. Preparations for the sailing on the Chesapeake, including a question regarding the powder which was "not fit for service" and was to be remanufactured at Malta, 23 March 1807; endorsement by James Barron, "The Chesapeake's Powder, an important paper."
Autograph Letter Signed.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He is sending up the Seamen for the Chesapeake.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: deserters from the newly assembled crew.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attempted sale of James Barron's Dry Dock plan; news of Norfolk business interests.
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1 page. Autograph Letter Signed,E. Request that James Barron take an enclosed letter to Mr. Niggins at Malta and ask him to send back a pipe of Marsala Madeira if conveyance is available. Endorsement: "From that infamous Hypocrite, T. Jefferson" and "No consequence."
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Arabian horse, Selim.
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the conduct of James Cosgrove, who had been a gunman on the U.S.S. Essex: "most perverse."
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter by Mrs. Cole asking that her husband be released from service on the Chesapeake.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter sent by Comm. Barron to Gibraltar (never delivered to Col. H.M.Clavering).
3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. "Sensible of the disgrace . . . in the premature surrender of the U.S. Ship Chesapeaketo the English Ship of Leopard. . . request that an order be issued for the arrest of Commander James Barron . . . ."
1 page. Autograph Document Signed.
1 page. Autograph Draft. He (Comdr. James Barron) has forwarded a copy of the letter of accusations, as requested.
3 pages. Autograph draft signed. An account of the half hour battle in which 3 men were killed and 16 wounded.
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the letter sent by his officers and his inability to travel due to his wounds.
2 pages. Typewritten copy. Explaining the action between the Chesapeake and the English Warship Leopard.
2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: divisions of cabins aboard ship.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Order to turn over command of the Frigate Chesapeake to Capt. Decatur.
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1 page. Autograph Letter. Re: information needed for the Court of Enquiry of the Affair of the Chesapeake and Leopard, involving his brother James Barron.
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3 pages. Autograph Document. Item was sent to Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy, by James Barron, by way of Capt. Gordon.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing a call for a Court of Enquiry to investigate conduct of James Barron, for October 5.
2 pages. Autograph draft.
1 page. Typewritten copy. Re: the chance that the Chesapeake affair might be cause for a declaration of war.
2 pages. Autograph Document Signed.
5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: his wound, which makes it impossible for him to sit up; and his comments on the affair of the Chesapeake and the Leopard.
2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the action of the Chesapeake on 22 of June.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A list of the armament and complement of officers and men on the Ship Leopard; and a copy of the order of 1 June 1807 given by G. Berkeley, given in Halifax, Nova Scotia, under which the attack was made by the Leopard.
1 page. Autograph Draft.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: postponement of the trial to Friday the 16th, due to Barron's "feeble state of health."
2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Re: the taking of Mr. Saunders to assist Taylor in the defense of James Barron.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the day fixed for the Court Martial.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Report of the Court of Enquiry . . . "Rascally . . .grounded with prejudice.
6 pages. Autograph Document.
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pages. Autograph draft. Testimony of Captain Gordon in "Chesapeake-Leopard" trial. Autograph draft; Testimony of Captain Hall in "Chesapeake-Leopard" trial. 8 pages. Autograph draft; Capt. Gordon's 2nd dep'n. 4 pages. Autograph draft; "Testimony" at the Chesapeake- Leopard trial. Autograph draft. (See printed report of the Court Martial Proceedings, Box 13.)
3 pages.
4 pages.
3 pages.
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3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: rumors of war with England; suggesting that subscriptions be raised for a ship of commerce to be commanded by James Barron, and that the President might remit his sentence.
1 page. Letter Signed. Re: Madison's appearance as a witness to the trial of Commodore James Barron.
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22 pages. Autograph Document,E. The charges and decisions are given in detail; part of page 22, the last paragraph has been cut away. Endorsement by James Barron: "The Congress of the U. States took up this affair and appointed a Committee to examine into my conduct. That Committee acquited (sic) me of all sort of blame; their report is to be found on their records."
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. States that "Doct. Bullus has been your decided enemy."
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the decision of the Court Martial, which has not yet appeared.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Charges against Fitz. H. Babbit.
5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the chance of the President's remitting the sentence of the Court Martial of James Barron, the President is expected hourly from Monticello.
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2 letters. Original-6 pages. Copy-8 pages.Autograph Letter Signed. Copy included. Re: dissatisfaction with the outcome of the Court Martial of James Barron, criticism of the trial and "this unhallowed sentence against you"; and hopes for a full publication of the trial. Copy of the above included.
4 pages. Autograph draft.
1 page. Autograph draft.
Newspaper Clipping.
At the beginning of this box is to be found a curious ten page document from John Peake to Lord Gambier, 4 June 1811; in it he recommends "an entirely new system for naval vessels." Also from this period, 7 September 1811 is the letter from W. Lewis to Chas. W. Goldsborough, Secretary of the Navy, which formed the basis for one of the accusations in the later Naval Enquiry on James Barron. The remainder of the material is from the years that Barron spent in exile in Copenhagen. Having arrived there in command of a commercial ship, Portia, in 1812, he was forced to sell the ship and remain in Denmark. His correspondence in connection with his attempts to make a living by his inventions show that he received patents on machines for spinning hemp into rope, cutting cork, kneading dough, and an improvised wind mill. His letter to Wm. Jones, Secretary of the Navy, asking an opportunity to serve his country at the conclusion of his sentence, 22 July 1813, remained unanswered. His correspondence of 1814 when he sold his European patents in expectation of an opportunity to return to the U.S. ended in disappointment. Much correspondence with his daughter, Jane A. Barron is from this period.
1 page. Autograph Document.
10 sheets. Autograph Letter Signed. (A copy, taken 10 April 1812).
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20 pages. Incomplete. Autograph Letter Signed. A long discussion of "Naval imbecility" etc.
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2 pages. Autograph copy. The report of the remarks made by Capt. James Barron to Mr. Lyons, British Consul, re: The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair. "I am now convinced that he is not only a coward, but a traitor...."
5 letters. Autograph copy signed. Re: Business matters.
9 letters. Autograph copy signed. Concerned with the sale of the ship formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.
6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sale of the ship Portia, formerly commanded by Barron and other business matters.
1 pages. Autograph Document Signed.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a previous letter.
Autograph Document Signed.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: battles, "Lord Wellington's victory over the Marmont."
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a suit against Capt. A. Murray in the District Court, District of Delaware.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: "Declaration of War on our part of 14th inst." And Capt. Hull's successful encounter with the Guerrier.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the purchase of Barron's ship.
2 items. Autograph Document.
2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: business affairs connected with the hemp spinning machine.
12 items. Autograph draft.
letter enclosing a commission as Brig.General of Militia
Number 4 as noted in state of December 24, 1813
A note to evacuate Craney Island off Norfolk, if the enemy should attack; officers are listed by name. Number 2 and 3 as noted in statement of December 24, 1813
The attack on Craney Island by the British on June 22, 1813
Morning reports for Regiment Infantry commanded by Lt Col Henry Beatty; 1st Regiment commanded by Major Wiley Campbell; 2nd Regiment commanded by Lt. Col. WM Sharp; 5th Regiment VA Militia; Troops under command of Col Thomas Read of Artillery,; Strength and state of the three troops of Cavalry commanded by Captain Carr
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his activity on a ship of Capt. Bradley and his desire to return to Barron.
4 pages. Autograph copy signed. A petition to have his naval recommendation put into practice.
4 pages. Autograph draft signed. A defense of his action [in The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair] and an accusation against his accusers, especially Capt. Gordon.
1 page. Autograph draft signed. The term of his suspension having expired, Barron asks for opportunity to serve his country.
6 items. Autograph Letters Signed. In one he mentions that he is writing to the Secretary of the Navy to offer his services to his country in the War.
5 pages. Autograph draft. Re: defense of Virginia, with mention of the Peninsula, Richmond, Petersburg, etc.
Autograph Document.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent for rope machine.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Offer to carry communications to America on his next trip.
4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Agreement to sell to John Murray Forbes the patent to a hemp spinning machine, patented in Denmark, Sweden, and Russia.
4 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Sale of the rights to the machine outside Denmark to James Barron.
2 pages. Autograph Document Signed with Autograph Copy signed.
7 pages. Autograph draft,E. Addressed to "Commodore Murray, at the Collector of Delaware." Re: duties on the cargo of the British ship Superior.
2 pages. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's attempts to return home and sale of his European patents.
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written when Barron expected to get passage back to the U.S. from Gothenberg when he sold his European patents to Forbes.
4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Personal affairs.
1 page. Document Signed. Grants permission to Capt. James Barron for the construction of a wind mill on which he, Forbes, holds patent rights.
1 page. Autograph copy signed. Re: chance for employment in France.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Preliminaries of peace were signed at Ghent between the British and American ministers.
4 pages. Printed Document.
3 pages. Autograph draft.
3 pages. Autograph copy. "Taylor . . . is my brother."
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Appeals to Barron to aid him, and a letter after his release from prison.
4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. News of his attempts to set up in business in Europe and of his new invention, a cork-cutting machine.
12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters in which Ferrau expresses the sympathy in Copenhagen with the cause of Napoleon, and disappointed at his defeat.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs.
1 page. 3 items. Autograph copy signed. Re: transactions in tobacco. Enclosed: 2 receipts.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's right of reinstatement among his countrymen.
2 pages. Autograph copy signed. For a patent on a machine for cutting corks.
The correspondence of 1816 through 1820 begins with business and family letters received in Copenhagen. After his return to the U.S. in 1819 there is correspondence with the Navy Department and President Monroe regarding the reinstatement of Barron in a naval command. The correspondence of June 1819 to March 1820 with Capt. Stephen Decatur is preserved, along with an account of the duel in which Barron was gravely injured and Decatur killed. (See "The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for," an account of the duel written by James Barron in the Samuel Barron Papers, Box 1, Folder 8.) The correspondence with Capt. J. D. Elliott, his second, and reports of the controversies which followed the duel are included. Family letters include many from his daughter, Mrs. Jane Barron Hope.
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his life in the West Indies where he has gone from Copenhagen.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business affairs; permission granted to import refined sugar into Russia.
1 page. Autograph copy signed. Business affairs.
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his hope of returning to U.S. within the year; and of the impending marriage of Jane.
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4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. News from home: re: Capt. Johnson and lucrative business in the Dismal Swamp Canal; trade with St. Iago De Cuba; Capt. Sinclair; plans to move the Naval Yard from Gosport to York, still undecided; Capt. Fawn's misfortune; flourishing condition of Norfolk; $100,000 subscribed to open the "Roan Oak Canal"; Chs. K. Mallory, Collector; Barron's family living in town after their country house burned.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his machine for cutting corks now successful, and his desire for a patent on it.
9 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her husband; detailed explanations of his cork cutting machine and his mill which "will grind 100 bushels of corn in 24 hours, can be completed for little more than a common pidgeon house."
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a knife [for the cork cutting machine].
2 items. Autograph Letter Signed. Contracts in Danish.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Contract for Elliptical Valve Pump Boxes, to be made and sold by Barron after getting a Danish patent.
2 items. Autograph Letters Signed. Authorization for the accountant of the U.S. Navy to pay the balance of his half-pay to Mrs. Elizabeth M. Barron or Mr. Wilton Hope (his son-in-law).
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing a Mr. Poulson.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: commission given to Capt. Leech by Barron.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Document in Danish.
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1 page. Autograph Document Signed, E. Statement re: his "new invented Pump" which he has offered to the Secretary of State.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Wishing him a pleasant passage.
4 pages. Autograph copy. Will Recorded at above date.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: St. Croix; and Barron's imminent departure.
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron as he is waiting to sail and after his arrival in Virginia.
Printed Autograph Document Signed. Document in Danish.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. James L. Ferrau having taken the degree of M.D. is returning to Copenhagen.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. An offer for the purchase of the copyright of the cork cutting machine in Great Britain.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. "The President (James Monroe) takes a deep interest in your welfare . . . come on immediately to Washington and see the President himself . . .." Re: the debate in General Jackson's case.
2 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: that Capt. James Barron applied for passage to the U.S. from Gothenberg to offer his services in the war; was refused passage because the ship was under a neutral cartel, in June 1814.
1 page. Autograph copy. Re: that he saw letter addressed by Capt. Barron to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, in 1813 offering his services to the U.S. and that Barron sought passage to the U.S. in 1814.
6 pages. Autograph draft signed. Request for readmission to the Navy, detailed denial of accusation which was contained in letter of Capt. William Lewis, 7 September 1811; he was in this country in September 1811 to April 1812.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A welcome home letter.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Enclosing half-pay vouchers.
19 letters. Autograph Draft Signed, Autograph Letters Signed.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: warrants for land in Kentucky issued to James Barron's father for Revolutionary War service, being 7777 2/3 acres on the Cumberland River and for 1777 2/3 acres on Hartland Creek.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Encouragement and best wishes.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Details of duel and of conversation between Barron and Decatur: re: Barron's condition.
2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: his nephew, Samuel [Barron] who is at sea as a 4 year old Midshipman on a U.S. warship; and re: bounty lands in Kentucky.
5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Barron while he is recovering from wound received in duel; and comment on the outcome of the duel and public opinion re: the death of Decatur.
4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Elliott, who was the second for Barron in his duel, writes about public opinion of the duel and Barron's coming Court of Enquiry in New York.
8 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Finds that public opinion is strongly in favor of Barron after the Barron-Decatur correspondence has been published by the friends of the late Stephen Decatur.
4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Vouchers for pay sustenance and medical costs.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. His respects.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the published correspondence of Decatur, which appears to be helping Barron.
Newspaper Clipping. A lead editorial stating " . . . Com. Barron stands acquitted of all blame."
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: American group in Copenhagen.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with other letters from friends from Copenhagen.
Two letters written by James Barron to James Monroe. The first letter is eight pages, autograph draft signed, and an appeal for exoneration from the accusations made against him. The second letter is also eight pages, and a copy of a letter sent to the President of the U.S. informing him of Barron's reason for absence from the late war, also dated 1820 April.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a newly invented plough of Barron's.
4 pages. Printed Material.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's wound.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a visit to Washington.
2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: affairs in Denmark and the reception of the news of the duel.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: attacks by Mr. King.
3 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by John Rainals, U.S. Consul. Power to collect debts in the U.S.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. The reaction in New York, "your conduct has been applauded."
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Account for the sale of his corkwood, 1817-1820.
2 copies. Autograph Letter Signed, Enc. Enclosed: power of Attorney. Re: land on Old Point in which an interest was held by Jane Barron, daughter of Samuel Barron (1) wife of G. Armistead.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounty land of Samuel Barron, father of James Barron.
This box contains the papers of 1821 which are concerned almost entirely with correspondence and other material related to the Naval Court of Enquiry held at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The enquiry covered (1) the accusation made by W. Lewis in a letter of 7 September 1811 to the Secretary of the Navy, regarding remarks reported to have been made by Barron while in Portugal on a commercial trip regarding the Chesapeake- Leopard Affair and (2) the desire of Barron to return to active service in the War of 1812 upon the expiration of his sentence of suspension from the Navy. Statements of the trial and reactions to the verdict are included. See also: the Proceedings of the Court of Enquiry held at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, upon Captain James Barron of the United States Navy in May, 1821.Published in Washington City by Jacob Gideon, Junior, 1822. 111 pages.; "Notes to the Trial of Commodore Barron, 1808." 8 pages. and; "Proceedings of the General Court Martial convened for the trial of Commodore James Barron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr. William Hook, and Captain John Hall of the United States Ship Chesapeakein the month of January, 1808." 496 pages. All are included in one volume in Box 13, folder 1 of the James Barron Papers (1).
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2 copies. Autograph Document Signed. Attested Thomas Latimore.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Bill allowing five years pay for Barron's father's Revolutionary services has passed the House of Delegates; the President [of the U.S.] has not directed a Court of Enquiry, but has forced Barron to demand one for himself.
2 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the sending of a pair of spectacles to Barron.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Marked "Private." Instructed by the President of the U. States to enquire whether it would be agreeable to Barron to take command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.
3 pages. Autograph copies. Re: James Barron, to be held at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on or before 10 May.
2 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Re: the residence of James Barron in Copenhagen, his trips in 1811 and 1812, and his desire to be of use to his country in the War, after he was detained in Copenhagen.
3 pages. Autograph Copy. Re: Commo. James Barron, orig. dated 20 April 1820.
10 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence regarding the Court of Enquiry on Barron and the pamphlet [on the duel] that Elliot is publishing.
6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the arrangements for the Court of Enquiry and the discussions between Smith Thompson and James Barron which have led up to it; mention of the President's interest in the case. n.d. Typed copy of the above. TCop. 3 pages.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Asking the influence of Barron toward the candidacy of Gen'l Pryor for a Marshallship.
2 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: representing Barron at the Court of Enquiry in New York.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Purchased from Charles Hamilton, 1974. n.d. Typed copy of the above. Typed Copy. 1 page.
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1 page. Autograph Document Signed. "That, the want of funds alone kept him (James Barron) from returning to his country" during the war. Folder 12 [1821]. Testimony of James Barron at the trial. ADr. 4 pages. (incomplete). See printed report of the Court of Enquiry. Proceedings, Box 13.
2 copies. Autograph Draft.
Pages 9-11. Autograph Draft.
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1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for appointment to sail under James Barron.
Autograph Letter Signed. Re: survey of land of Comm. Barron. Enclosure: surveyor's plot.
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: this interest of the people in Norfolk in the results of the Court of Enquiry.
6 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appearance of Cleveland at the Court of Enquiry, and criticism of the "stupid, unmeaning, milk and water decision of the Court."
5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Court of Enquiry and the Sentence of the Court in which one member did not concur and which [President] Monroe did not sign.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A report of the attempts of James Barron to return to the U.S. from Sweden on the John Adams.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Best wishes for the outcome of the enquiry.
6 pages. Autograph Document Signed. Countersigned by Ino E. Hall, Mayor. Answers to questions put by Lt. Wheaton, Judge Advocate.
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14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the attacks of "the Decatur faction" on Barron, the results of the Court of Enquiry, and the action of the U.S. Congress on the case.
2 pages. Autograph draft. His final testimony at the Board of Enquiry.
1 page. Autograph Copy. He has been informed that the testimony has ended at the Board of Enquiry; he will remain in the city until he hears the verdict.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Letter in which the opinion of the Court is quoted in full; James Barron is not completely exonerated.
1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Protest against the decision of the Court.
2 pages.
1 page. Autograph Draft signed. Requests a full copy of the proceedings of the Court.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the sending of a rhubarb plant which Barron admired.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a machine designed by Barron.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He reports the rumor that Barron is to be returned to command "very speedily."
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his family and a receipt for Barron's ailment - numatic and nitric acid in warm water drunk with meals.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting the loan of Capt. Elliot's dueling pistols.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dine.
2 pages. Autograph copy. Re: his newly invented washing machine.
Correspondence of the year 1822, much of it concerned with the sentence of the Court of Enquiry and opinions regarding it, including several letters each from A. McLane, Wilmington, Del., R. J. Cleveland, Lancaster, Massachuetts, Wm. Craig, Philadelphia, and Capt. J.D. Elliott, Barron's second in the duel with Decatur. Included is correspondence with Barron's daughters, Mary and Margaretha, and his son-in-law, Capt. John P. Tuttle, and business correspondence in connections with his inventions, a washing machine and a new type of oil lamp.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Family affairs.
17 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning the results of the Court of Enquiry, the actions of the enemies of Barron, and a suggestion that he demand a Court Martial to clear his name; and discussion of Barron's new invention, a washing machine.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim against the Commonwealth of Virginia.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's claim for his father's bounty lands or for compensation.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. "Your washing machine answers admirably well both for washing and ironing, it only wants to be known to become generally used..."
2 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Request for a return of duty paid on models of his machinery, which he brought to U.S. in 1815.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: indemnity for the capture of the ship Jane, commanded by Barron.
4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the reactions to the case of Barron in the Boston area; a scandal concerning the building of gunboats and the trial of Lt. Abbott; and interest in the washing machine invented by Barron.
5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: reports of the Court of Enquiry; the publication of his correspondence connected with the Barron-Decatur duel; and a description of his going overboard on a trip to New York and being 1 l/2 hours in the water before rescue.
4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Asking for the hand of Margaretta Barron in marriage, and naval news.
12 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Correspondence concerning commercial matters and inventions of Barron including windlass, cutting machine for straw, oil lantern, and pump.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: her sister, Mrs. Christmas, whose husband has recently died; and of her desire to return to Copenhagen.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a recently published pamphlet, which concerns Barron; and the attitude of Congress toward Barron's claims.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.
1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. A request that a decision be made on his case.
4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: patent on windlass invented by Barron; and disaster of "the loss of the Albion with her passengers and quarter part of the crew."
4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the receipt in England of models of machines invented by Barron and the showing of them to prospective buyers.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting a recommendation for his son to be admitted as a Cadet at West Point.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: selling his windlass machine in England.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a receipt.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business concerned with the windlass machine of Barron.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sent with the gift of a spyglass.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Business matters and news of Navy affairs.
3 items. Autograph Documents Signed.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request that Barron recommend a young man to be commissioned First Lieutenant.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the completion of gunboats.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the model for a windmill invented by Barron.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an oil lamp invented by Barron.
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1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the "bad times" in Baltimore.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sent to U.S. and problem of payment for it.
4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.
1 page. Copy of Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing Mr. Brien and Captain McPharron.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for a loan.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to meet the son of John Marshall.
7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Business letters; mention of a spinning machine invented by Barron.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Enclosing payment for a requisition signed by the Secretary of the Navy plus his regular pay.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Barron is in Philadelphia to consult Dr. Phisicle.
7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his faith in Barron and his defense of him in private conversations.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: personal affairs.
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Personal affairs concerned with friends in Copenhagen.
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2 copies. Printed Letter, ES. Announcement of the "United States Naval Chronicle" with endorsement, signed.
Autograph Letter Signed. This letter was enclosed with the above announcement, located in Box-folder: 6:10.
4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. "The course . . . of the Executive of our country against you calls loudly for . . . indignation."
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: some great sorrow that has befallen the family.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed, E. Introducing Dr. French; endorsement, "who married Miss Elizabeth Barron."
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: canvas sold in America for which he has not been paid; and sympathy for Barron and "the intrigues of your enemies."
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4 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: his "miserable situation": his constant application for some employment, his visits with [President Monroe], and the lack of any response from the Navy Department.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Reports in detail his losses in a disastrous sailing venture in the Pacific.
Autograph Letter Signed. 2 pages. Gives hope that "the next incumbent of the White House may venture to look to your claim."
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Barron's trip to Washington to claim his rights; and possibility that General Jackson will be Pennsylvania's candidate for the Presidency.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. He has commended Barron to Mr. Forsythe of the U.S. Congress.
2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. Re: the bellows invented by Barron for ventilating ships.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Asks horticultural information.
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the support that Gen'l Jackson has given Barron; and Jackson's candidacy for President.
4 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: Barron's claims in Washington, his support by Gen'l Jackson, and his appointment as Commander to the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his wife, the former Margaretta Barron, and his family.
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2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. He expresses his sympathy with James Barron in his persecution and states his intention of bringing the matter before the Secretary of the Navy.
1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the installation of bellows [for ventilation] on the ship commanded by Capt. Kennedy.
5 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the Navy Bill before Congress; the nomination of Jackson as the candidate for President of the U.S.; add Barron's appointment to the Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Concerning his ancestors and his present predicament.
1 page. Autograph Letter. Reports, "we feel confident now we shall have the notes of Georgia."
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to dinner.
4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: Naval matters.
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1 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. A letter of introduction for Comm. James Barron.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Social note.
5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the availability of corkwood for the making of bottle corks.
1 page. Printed Letter Signed. To meet General Lafayette, signed by John Adams, Mayor, and by Wm. Fitzwhylson and Tho. Brockenbrough.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Application for the position of Secretary to Barron should he be called back into active service, which seems to be imminent.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses gratification that Barron has been called into active service by the "good old President."
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: twilled cotton; and congratulations "on your recent change of situation."
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Expresses "joy at the termination of your unmerited persecution."
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: an order for corkwood.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Rejoices "that you are restored to a station in the Service to which you have been so long and so justly entitled."
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Appreciation for the gift of a spyglass.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: "the friendly manner the good old President received you," and "the conduct of the two scoundrels that has come out against you in Philadelphia."
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Complaining about too heavy duties in the Navy Yard (of which Barron is commander).
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the appointment of Barron as Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and of the resentment of some persons in Philadelphia.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. "If my candor to Mr. Monroe had any effect in the application of the Golden Law (of justice) be assured it is a great satisfaction to me."
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Accusation against some of the officers of the Yard.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to meet General Lafayette.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Gratitude from the committee appointed to receive General Lafayette, for the Naval salutes ordered by Barron.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a request by General Lafayette that a visit be made to the Naval Yard. (under the Command of Barron).
2 tickets. Printed Autograph Material. Signed by J.A.S. Lewis, Chairman. Enclosed envelopes in which the tickers were enclosed, endorsed. AC.
2 pages. Autograph Document, E. Endorsed: "List of invited guests to dine with General Lafayette."
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. "Your appointment gives all the people of this county much satisfaction."
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: events around Norfolk.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy with Barron and daughters in their bereavement; and a notice of a runaway servant.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Sympathy in his sorrow.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a planned visit to Yorktown.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a leave of absence.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. An invitation to a ball honoring General Lafayette. Card of admission enclosed.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Yorktown celebration and social news.
2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A report on the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.
2 pages. Copy of Autograph Letter. A covering letter for the above.
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2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed, Printed. Re: a book on "System of Pyrotechny" by her late husband, James Cutbush, written on fold of the printed prospectus.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for recommendation for position of Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Largely illegible, but begins, "My father gives me the agreeable task of answering your letter . . . ."
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4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: acts before Congress, including "Col. Johnson's for the abolition of imprisonment for debt and of Mr. Johnson from Louisiana to appropriate all the public land to internal improvement and education in the United States"; and that "either General Jackson or Mr. Adams must be elected (to the Presidency) by Congress."
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the drafting of an unspecified memorial.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a memorial to Congress concerned with claims under the Florida Treaty.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Congratulations on his appointment; re: his cruise and the independence of Peru.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: A Negro Man Ned, about who Gen'l Andrew Jackson was concerned.
18 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Much news of Naval events in Norfolk, including criticism of the Admiral, the trial of Stewart, letter of Gen'l Jackson to Mr. Clay, and the movement of warships in and out of Norfolk.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the raising of an army.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the nephew of Barron, Midshipman [Samuel] Barron.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: a representation he made to Congress.
1 pages. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Notice of election to the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia.
14 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Family letters covering the period in Philadelphia where he commanded the Navy Yard, and his time in Washington as Chairman of a Naval Court Martial.
7 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. A. McLane, a Revolutionary war veteran, writes of his experiences accompanying Gen'l Lafayette on his visits to America.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. A plea for more regular payment of wages.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Report of his journey to report for duty.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the outfitting of ships; and of Barron's ventilation system, "it may be hailed as the salvation of our Navy."
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: affairs in Copenhagen.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Introducing John Geddes.
1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Recommending Henry Crabb.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Supporting the claims of William Crabb, Assistant Navy Store Keeper.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Requesting assistance for the appointment of his son, George, to the Service.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of transfer of Barron to the command of the Gosport Navy Yard in Virginia.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for leave.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request to be placed under the command of Barron.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a testimonial dinner to be given for Barron on the occasion of his removal from Philadelphia. Enclosure: a toast to Philadelphia.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: family affairs.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Regret at Barron's departure from Philadelphia.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request advice regarding the milling of flour.
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. He writes of his difficult situation in the Navy.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Invitation to a dinner.
3 letters. Autograph Letters Signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the Florida Treaty.
3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for an assignment.
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Offers self as Secretary to Barron who it is rumored is to command the Frigate Brandywine conveying Gen. Lafayette to France.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Request for help in getting his back wages from the Navy.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Reporting as a witness at the court martial of Charles Stewart.
3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his brother, Dr. Richard Kennon, who is relieved of sea duty and placed under the command of Barron.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Submitting his bust of Gen'l Lafayette to the Public Inspector at Washington.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the romance of Lt. Pendergrast and Virginia Barron.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the suitor for the hand of Virginia Barron.
2 items. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Enclosing account for services in taking out a patent for Barron on angle-lever-windlass.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: some affairs before Congress - - largely illegible.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: verbal message given as ships passed, but not heard.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. "We all rejoiced in what must have been so gratifying to yourself after so long and so painful a period of suspense."
3 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Forwarded to Captain Edmund P. Kennedy then to James Barron. A report of valuable use of the bellows invented by Barron in changing air below decks and in the control of disease there.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for leave of absence.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report on return from his leave.
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2 pages. Autograph letter signed, Enclosed. Re: the use of the title, "Commodore" honorary since the Navy has no such rank.
1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: transportation of powder to Richmond
1 page. Copy of Autograph letter. Defense of the Navy Constructor at the Yard.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilation on ships and suggestions for improvements.
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1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report of speech by John Randolph in which he "abused everybody" including Barron in regard to the Chesapeakeaffair and the duel with Decatur. Added note: "Burn it as soon as you read it."
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his cruise, Naval discipline, and injustice the President's message recommending a Naval Academy. Re: South American politics and the fall of Callas.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the completion of ships being built to order.
pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the build-up of the Navy.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that all is quiet in that area, that no piracies are heard of.
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding the new type wooden docks and new type dry docks, invented by Barron.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his invention of a new type of dock.
Autograph letter signed. Invitation to dinner.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the estate of John B. Osborn, grandson of David Barron.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Social news.
1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Declining to get involved in more controversy concerning his treatment by the Navy in the past years.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation of the bearer, T.H. Yateman.
Cop of Autograph letter. Relating to affairs of the Navy Yard, Gosport, Virginia.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a recommendation to the Treasury Department relative to a "system of telegraph for the United States."
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the "automatic chess player."
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sending a greeting to Commo. Barron from his friends in Denmark.
2 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a Mr. Butler.
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: social news of Norfolk.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipping around the Cape.
2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter. Accepting position of godfather to Kennedy's son and approving the choice of James Barron as his proxy; statement of his high regard for the Navy.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family and Naval news.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the log boats invented by Barron.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for the service of Coxwain Parker, sympathy at death of Lieut. Tuttle.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to tea.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the success of the ventilating bellows invented by Barron.
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1 page. Autograph letter signed. A recommendation that he leave the area in the "sickly season" for the sake of his health.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: an appointment marked "Private."
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal and Naval affairs.
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: personal matters.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Basil Hall of the British Navy.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. News that he has received an appropriation of $50,000 from the Congress for an exploration.
3 pages. Autograph Draft. Re: the drowning of Mr. Slidwell, Mr. Rodgers, and Mr. Harrison.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for an introduction.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Wm. Barrister.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Application to serve as a midshipman under Barron.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his son who is to report to Barron for service.
1 page. Printed letter. Re: claims under the Treaty of Ghent.
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: shipments of wine.
1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Enclosed with a pamphlet on dry rot (now lost).
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that her letters be forwarded to her son who is serving on a ship in the Pacific.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for dimensions of the moveable crane invented by Barron.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request that Midshipman Joyner return to the Department.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for information on a "Denmark stove."
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for Barry Hayes.
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Commending the ship's ventilators invented by Barron.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appointment of Barron to the command of the U.S. Frigate Guerriere, flagship of the Pacific Fleet.
1 page. Autograph Draft. Asking to be excused from Pacific Command because of his business in establishing claims for his father's Bounty Lands.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the curative values of wearing a steel plate next to the body.
1 page. Copy of Autograph letter signed.
Incomplete copy of the above is located in folder 21. Autograph Draft. 1 page.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introduction of Midshipman Petway.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's refusal of the command of the Guerriere.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed, card. Marked "Private." Re: an epidemic of yellow fever on his ship which he attributes to the removal of the bellows air pump which had been removed from his ship at the last overhaul. "It is the invention of Commo. Barron . . . I consider it a thorough safe guard from local fever, and shall not willingly go to sea without one."
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Congratulations to Barron On the election of his friend Andrew Jackson as President of the U.S.; news of events and ships in the Pensacola Navy Yard.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Personal matters.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed.
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Smith, a former Marine, writes for "a Common pension in the country of my adoption," thanks Barron and Lieut. Pendergast for their kindness to him, and sends greetings to Gen'l Andrew Jackson and his nephew Maj. Andrew J. Donaldson.
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2 pages. Autograph letter signed. A tumor that has been removed from Barron's son-in-law Pendergrass, and Re: Barron's visit with "your old Favorite General" (Pres. Jackson).
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a delivery of stone on the orders of Commo. Warrington.
4 pages. A strong letter of censure for Smoot's actions in the Yard.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed, reply. A call for the repayment of a loan made by the father of McLane; Barron's reply is copied on the reverse.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: his orders to report to the Constellation, under the command of Barron.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: his orders to report to Barron for duty on the Constellation.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gossip regarding them and Barron's romantic interest elsewhere.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting help in his attempt to receive another commission in the Navy.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking a recommendation to the President [of the U.S.].
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Request for help in placing the son of Hansen in a U.S. Mercantile House, and asking the assistance of Commo. Barron.
3 pages. Autograph Draft. Complaint regarding a letter received from Rodgers and defense of his own position in regard to material for building at the Navy Yard.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Sent with a tobacco box which was to be a gift for Gen'l Jackson.
1 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: cotton duck.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regrets that he is unable to accept invitation.
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: something, which Eaton has requested, unnamed.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. En route to Chile where a revolution is reported; and Re: a difficulty with the ship St. Peter, at sea.
Autograph document.
2 pages. Printed material.
112 pages used. Autograph Volume. The copies of letters are written in Barron's hand and are signed, and cover the period from 14 May 1829 through 17 May 1831.
Autograph letter signed. Request that Barron send relief, for their boat is stuck on a sand bar at the Point of Shoals.
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Autograph letter signed. Written at "4 o'clock in the morning" a second appeal for relief.
Autograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation for Barron's "kindness and good offices."
1 page. Printed Autograph Letter Signed. Notice of pay due the late John P. Tuttle on the 11th June 1827, the day he died.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the settling of claims, the Navy Bill, and the trial of Creighton.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: activities of Tyler and Eaton.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of Commo. Chauncy, and threat of assassination of Van Buren.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the appointment of Kennedy to command the Frigate U. States on a two-year cruise, and of the opposition of Tazewell to the Navy Bill.
Autograph letter signed. Introducing Midshipman Pitcher, son of the Governor of New York.
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: supplies received at the Navy Yard.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Reports that he has received orders to transfer to the Brazil station.
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the death of Barron's grandson, son of Mrs. [Jane Barron] Hope.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the cork cutter invented by Barron.
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. An appeal to Barron to intercede with the President against the dismissal of the U.S. Consul in Malta.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: information desired from Commo. Sinclair.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: standards of Army and Navy rank.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's fixtures on the ship.
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: some invention.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the purchase of a boat.
3 pages. Autograph document signed. Application for a patent on a fan.
1 page. Autograph note. Re: Barron's cork cutter, his automatic fan; and recollections of her father Re: Barron's command office the Norfolk Navy Yard.
1 page. Autograph draft.
Scope and Contents
3 pages. Autograph draft. Dated at Pensacola, signed by William H. Chase and Thomas Wright.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a personal commendation, which might serve to influence the President in reversing a court martial sentence.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: rumor that Commo. Bainbridge will be restored to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's move to the command of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and chance of the reinstatement of Commo. Bainbridge at that post.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. A description of the U.S. ship John Adams.
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: affairs at Washington and General Jackson's good offices.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the good condition of the ship, as tried under sail.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. A letter of appreciation.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret expressed that Barron is leaving the Gosport Station to take charge of another.
1 page. Autograph document.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: orders for his son.
Printed Autograph Document Signed,Card.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: "the model of a machine intended for the transportation of the U. States' mail."
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a government appointment; and fresh fish and oysters from the Norfolk area.
Scope and Contents
8 pages. Autograph Draft. Endorsement on reverse of page 4, "Essays upon Naval Subjects by Commo. Barron." A cover note/enclosure: 11 December 1831. James Barron, Philadelphia, to Louis McLane. Autograph Draft. 1 page.
2 items. Autograph letter signed. Complaining of being held as insane in the hospital. 2 pages.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Urging Barron to not let it be known that he is willing to leave the Station, because of his enemies there.
Autograph letter.
3 pages. Autograph document. Endorsed: on reverse-side of page 2, "Essays upon Naval Subjects by Como. Barron." Re: the Naval Bill before Congress re: naval grades and the new grade of Admiral.
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: his difficulties in obtaining a government appointment.
3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: publications concerning the Barron-Decatur duel and articles on the subject in the Baltimore Sun.
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: an article in the Globe regarding John Thompson, a contractor at the Navy Yard.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a claim made by Thompson before the Committee of Claims of the Congress.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Regret at being unable to participate in February 22 civic ceremonies.
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Mention of Barron's (second) wife; re: difficulties between Comm. Elliott and Capt. Dallas; opposition to Barron in Philadelphia; other naval news.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. "The President has dismissed Bryne and all the officers involved in the late duel at Philadelphia."
Copy of Autograph letter signed. Exonerating Elliott of charges brought by Dallas. Also, copy sent to Capt. A. Dallas.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: payment for land warrants.
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: his letterbooks which he is refusing to turn over to the Department.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Marked "Confidential." Report of his difficulties with Capt. Dallas.
2 pages. Autograph draft. Marked "Personal and confidential." Request to be transferred from his command in Philadelphia.
Scope and Contents
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Sent with "Murray's list" and an epitome of his life.
3 pages. Autograph document signed.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: her father who is so ill that he cannot write.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Revolutionary War service of Richard Tool.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the ventilators for ships invented by Barron.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs needed on the ship "Ruth and Mary."
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Apologies for the non-delivery of the Norfolk Herald.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to attend the lectures of the Geological Society of Pennsylvania.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Arabian horse Selim (brought to U.S. by Barron after Tripolitan War).
Scope and Contents
11 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: "The South Carolina Sedition" and the dangers of the Nullification.
Scope and Contents
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: Thomas Boucher, Commodore in Virginia Navy in 1776; the logbook of James Barron, Sr., recently discovered; and the chance that the northern manufacturers will force the "Dissolution of the Union" forming a "Southern Republic."
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Newsy letters of family and naval affairs.
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in conflict with the Naval Department.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Complaint that his pay in the Navy Yard has been reduced to $1.00 per day.
5 pages. 2 copies. Autograph draft. Petition for a patent on the log construction of ships.
1 page. Autograph draft.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death by cholera of William Thaler, Consul to Cuba; and his desire to have the post -- asking Barron's recommendation.
1 page. Autograph letter, E. An appointment given for "this evening or early tomorrow morning." Endorsement with list of things which Barron was to discuss with the President.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Plan for building a ship according to Barron's plan on the Ohio River; funds needed.
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the need for Barron's ship of logs, to avoid disasters.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a certificate to be signed.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: the grappling hooks used by the ancients in sea battles about which Barron had enquired.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: a ship coming into the Navy Yard to discharge the crew.
Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Acknowledgments of receipt of specifications for patent of "Prow Ship" or "application of steam power to the purposes of War."
2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: value of the air pump invented by Barron, as used on a cruise off the coast of Brazil.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Printed copy included. Certificate of the value of the valve pump invented by Barron.
1 page. Autograph draft.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting a recommendation for the position of Purser.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enquiry regarding the "prospect of a reorganization of the Marine Corps."
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request that he sign a certificate "to prosecute Cousin Judy's claim for her father's services."
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the steam prow ship that was invented by Barron.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Agrees that Barron should seek the consideration of Congress of his steam prow invention.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint of new rates of pay in the Navy Yard.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Report that warrant has been issued for his Revolutionary War services.
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking that his steam prow for battleships be presented to the House for consideration.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Asking his support in keeping civilian workers at the Navy Yard.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Invitation to explain his steam prow ship to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: "bellows ventilator which have been used in Naval Ships of the U.S. for eight or ten years, with no reward given to Barron, the inventor."
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Asking consideration of his bellows ventilator for use on Naval ships.
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Submitting his invention of ships ventilator for consideration by the Congress.
14 letters. Autograph letters signed. News letters about the family of Barron and Naval events in Norfolk; re: his trouble with a Navy agent, of Dr. Cowdery, of Lt. William Cunningham's Revolutionary War service; re: his son Phil[emon] in the Naval service.
4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence concerning bounty for Revolutionary War service.
2 letters. Autograph draft signed. Re: filtering machine invented by Barron.
Scope and Contents
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine invented by James Barron and submitted to the Navy.
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: filtering machine submitted to the Navy.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recommendation for the ship's ventilator invented by Barron.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: completion of his pump before a committee on inventions.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaint regarding the rating that the Navy gives to Master Workmen in its yards.
Autograph draft signed. Re: a new edition of the book on naval flag signals, the first book having been prepared by Barron. Also second copy of the same.
Scope and Contents
3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Correspondence regarding patents on a ship ventilator and "cast iron blocks" [for making shells].
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Recollection of meeting Barron at an oyster supper given by Col. Bassett in Williamsburg during the visit of Gen'l Lafayette in 1824; enquiry concerning Byrd Chamberlayne's service in the Revolutionary War.
6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a steam powered ship invented by Kendall about which there is a patent controversy with Dr. Planton (Platon).
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: floating dry dock and new type pump invented by Barron.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: new Navy regulations and back pay for self and Barron.
4 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Barron's actions during the War of 1812 and continuing controversy which concerned Elliott's part in the Barron-Decatur duel.
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: Revolutionary War bounties for services of Barron, his father, and Godfrey Ragsdale.
1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. Re: pump invented by Barron.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Requests support for her son who is seeking an appointment to West Point.
12 pages. Autograph letter signed.
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6 items. Autograph draft signed. Discussions of the "steam cylinder craft" invented by Kendall.
1 page. Printed Autograph Draft Signed. Bill to pay Ann Mortimer Barron, the daughter of William Barron, for services in the Revolutionary War.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: letters forwarded to Barron.
1 page. Autograph draft signed. "On the subject of Armed Steam Vessels."
2 pages. Autograph document signed. An application for a patent on the process for making shells of blocks of cast iron.
5 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. "On the [ship] Portia's business," which was sold in Copenhagen because it was impounded there due to the war with Great Britain.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a descendant's war pay claim to be paid by Miss Barron.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Description of Maine coastline.
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: "on Prow Ship."
Scope and Contents
pages. Autograph letter signed, Copy of Autograph letter signed. Evaluation of the "Prow Ship" invented by Barron.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Thanking Barron for information regarding the steam boat.
2 pages. Autograph draft. "Copy of a letter written by me for the S[ecretary] of the Navy on the pay of officers." He urges increases in Navy pay in all grades.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Comment on the steam prow ship.
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the cork cutting machine and the pump invented by Barron.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the opposition of the local whig party to him as a Jackson man.
1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the claim of John Thompson.
2 pages. Printed material. Re: the pump and cork-cutter.
2 pages. Autograph draft.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family Affairs.
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: an order on him from Taylor.
15 pages. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: the steam prow war ship.
1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed.
1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Letterhead has engraving of the hotel front.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: a portrait of Barron.
2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: wind mill improved by Barron.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a letter from Adm. Sir Isaac Coffin Bart.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: steam prow ship.
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: steam prow ship.
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the sharing of profits on the invention of the cylinder steam boat and plans for building such a craft.
2 letters. Autograph drafts. Re: the cylinder steam boat.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Requesting the plans of the U.S. Ship John Adams to serve as a model for war ships being built by Spain.
3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family letters, including notice of the death of Mrs. Pendergast, the daughter of Barron, and of Barron's grandchild.
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: the model of a boat which is to be built.
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: Revolutionary War claims.
2 pages. Autograph draft. Re: patent rights to the pump invented by Barron.
2 Autograph drafts. Re: problems of armed steam vessels.
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: on the subject of armed steam vessels.
1 page. Autograph document signed.
1 page. Autograph document signed.
Autograph document signed. 1 p. Engraving of the interior of the store is on the letterhead.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: War bounties which have run out because of lapsed time.
1 page. Autograph draft. Re: pay of ship masters.
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: letter of Capt. [H.A.] Mix of the Navy.
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the renewal of patents on the cork cutter and pump.
1 page. Printed material.
1 page. Autograph draft signed. An appeal for the command of a ship or permission to build his steam prow warship "when a war was considered inevitable."
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the case of John Thompson.
1 page. Autograph Draft Signed. Re: Barron's business before the Committee of Claims.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: need for the increase in the Navy.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Norfolk news.
Autograph document. "Estimate for a floating dock for repairing Schooners of 175 tons burthen."
1 page. Autograph draft signed. A reference to [Henry A.] Wise.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: money sent from Mr. Pendergast, Barron's son-in-law.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: floating dry dock invented by Barron.
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: a new type of dock.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Receipt for the model of the floating dock invented by Barron.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for Barron's interest in him.
1 page. Autograph draft. Power of attorney for land claims.
1 page. Printed Autograph Document Signed. Receipt for the description of a valve-board pump.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a portrait.
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Accounts of experiments made with bellows invented by Barron.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Signs self as commanding the East India and Asia [?].
1 page. Autograph letter signed Receipt for "additional remarks on your galley."
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: samples of cork.
2 copies. Autograph drafts signed. Petition concerning the Navy signals which Barron first reorganized in 1798 and 1799.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Enclosing a sketch of "Floating Dry Dock at Smithland on the Ohio River, mouth of Cumberland."
5 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the galley invented by Barron.
3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: a galley invented by Barron.
Scope and Contents
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the "Bill reported for the Ventilator" [to Congress].
Printed autograph material, Card.
2 pages. Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: repairs to U.S. Ship Pennsylvania.
3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Family and other news from Norfolk, including reaction to his resignation from the command of the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a box sent her by Barron.
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Re: the rumor that Comm. Rodgers has resigned the presidency of the Board of Naval Commissioners and that an officer junior to Barron may be appointed to the position.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Request for an autograph for his collection.
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Resigning his command because a junior officer who has served him as a Lieutenant is being placed over him.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the patent for the floating dry dock.
1 page. Autograph document signed. An account sheet.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. A farewell letter as Barron left the command of the Yard.
1 page. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation for an affectionate letter of farewell from these.
2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Appreciation of a letter of farewell from these.
Autograph letter, Autograph draft. Re: Miles King.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: his readiness to act in Barron's behalf.
2 pages. Autograph draft signed. Complaining about his treatment by the Navy.
Printed Autograph Document Signed. For Life of Burr.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: articles and letters received for Barron after his departure from Philadelphia.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: gun carriage invented by Barron.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Offering his assistance needed by Barron that he can render.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: stoves left by Barron.
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: the pump invented by Barron.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Introducing Capt. Von Shanter of the Russian Imperial Navy.
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the conditions of (sailing) Masters in the Navy and a memorial on the subject which was before Congress.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: "my connexion [sic] with that unhappy duel."
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the Polar Expedition and regret at Barron's leaving Philadelphia.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs, with greetings to her father, James Barron.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the gun carriage and steam vessels.
1 page. Autograph letter signed.
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: family and Norfolk affairs.
4 pages. Autograph letter signed. A report at the end of a cruise of three years and six months.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.
3 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaining against continued slander in the newspapers.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the services of Barron's father in the Revolutionary War.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Re: the importing of Jack Asses by the Commanders of Squadrons.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. Applying for the position of chief clerk for Barron when he becomes President of the Navy Board. Enclosed: newspaper clipping announcing the rumor that Barron is to be appointed President of the Navy Board.
2 pages. Autograph draft. Explanation for the importation of "Jack Asses and other animals." Enclosure: "Extract from Hon. Sam'l L. Southard," signed Dan[ie]l F. Patten. Re: animals, seeds, and plants.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Report on the political situation in South America.
3 pages. Autograph letter signed. Complaints about the Navy Board.
6 letters. Autograph letters signed. Re: troubles that Elliott had experienced on his last cruise with his officers and Marines; of the conflict that he was having with Mr. Paulding, Secretary of the Navy; and of rumors of arrangements for the trial of Elliott.
2 pages. Autograph draft signed. A statement regarding his claims on the Navy.
2 pages. Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of his son, Philemon.
2 letters. Autograph letters signed. Complaints about his treatment by the Navy; and valuable information on the " Portia," the commercial ship captained by Barron which was held in Copenhagen by the outbreak of the War of 1812.
1 page. Autograph letter signed. A note sent with "Judy, a colored woman," who is proceeding to Germantown, [Pennsylvania], where she is to be the servant of Commodore James Barron and family.
Autograph document signed. Tuition and board for Master J. Hope (grandson of JB).
Autograph letter signed, R. Inquiry concerning land owned by Barron's father (war bounty lands). Reply regarding the sale of some land by his brother, Samuel Barron, as the administrator of their father's estate.
Printed material. Suggesting that steam vessels, made 400 feet long by 100 feet wide, drawing 20 feet of water, could make the passage to Europe in eight days.
Autograph letter signed. Re: 2,000 acres of land for which $1000 is offered.
Autograph letter signed, R. New President of the Navy Department thanks Barron for a letter in which he asks Pres. William Henry Harrison for an appointment.
Autograph letter signed, Card. The Secretary of the Navy writes, sending the greetings of the President.
Autograph letter signed. Re: the death of General Harrison and of Gov. Tyler, his successor.
Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's chances under the new President, Tyler.
Autograph letter signed. Re: the calling of attention of the Secretary of the Navy to articles by Barron on naval subject; the articles are listed.
Autograph letter signed. Re: his preparations to sail for Rio.
Autograph letter signed. Re: Navy Department and reappointment of Barron.
Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsed "Commo B's 2nd wife, formerly Mary Anne Wilson."
Autograph letter signed. Navy news.
Autograph letter signed. "The engines will be ready to be tried in 8 days..."
Autograph letter signed. Family affairs, with endorsement of explanation.
2 copies. Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsement: "The secretary of the Navy to Commo. Biddle approving his discharging of Joshua Parker, a Pensioner for bad conduct as complained of by the Commodore in his letter of January 19. A precedent for like cases."
Autograph document signed. Bounty lands for Revolutionary War service of JB (1).
Autograph copies. Orders to assume command of the Naval Asylum at Philadelphia.
Autograph letter signed. Norfolk news.
Autograph letter signed. Offering services as Secretary.
Autograph draft signed. Expressing the need for a carpenter.
Autograph letter signed. Re: the "solid-bottomed steamboat."
2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Request for a boat for the inmates.
Card,E.
Autograph letter signed, E. Endorsement by Miss Janey Hope Marr.
Autograph letter signed. Family affairs.
Autograph letter signed. Recommending Edward Higgins.
Autograph letter signed. Re: a presidential review of the decision in the court martial of Elliott.
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. "You have had a rough time of it ever since the battle of Lake Erie...." Comments on Cooper, "undoubtedly the finest among our Literary Men" and on the necessity of reform in the Court Martial system.
Autograph letter signed. Re: his removal from office by the President of the U.S.
Autograph letter signed. Re: letters received and letter of Noah in which there is "Cooper's explanation of the Erie Affair."
Autograph letter signed. Introducing Midsh. John Guest, "who is about commencing his studies at the Naval Asylum."
Autograph draft signed. Report that he has expelled Daniel Conway and Joshua Parker.
Autograph letter signed. Order to readmit Conway and Parker to the Asylum.
Autograph draft signed. Reply concerning Conway and Parker.
Autograph letter signed. Personal affairs.
Autograph letter signed. Re: some cider he has sent; and decrying the state of the country with failing banks, etc.
Autograph draft signed.
Autograph draft signed. Re: pay for the Carpenter's Mate at the Asylum.
Autograph draft signed. Re: an inmate, Patrick Malloy.
Card. Re: medical officer's reports.
2 copies. Autograph letter signed, R. Asking a report on all employees at the Naval Asylum and Hospital. Reply that the reports are being prepared.
Autograph letter signed. Introducing John F. Abbott.
2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter enclosing reports on the personnel of the Asylum.
Copy of Autograph letter signed. Directs the discharge of Patrick Malloy.
Autograph draft signed. Re: orders sent without the approval of Barron.
Scope and Contents
Autograph draft signed. Resentment for addressing Barron as "Captain" instead of ''Commodore.''
Autograph letter signed. Stating that all letters from Chiefs of Bureaus are to be considered official.
Autograph letter signed. Letter concerns Patrick Malloy Reply Re: 12 November 1842. JB to Wp. Cb Autograph Draft Signed. Reply to the above.
Copies of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.
Autograph letter signed. Re: plans for the building of the Asylum.
Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: Patrick Maley.
Autograph draft signed. Requesting a leave of absence.
Copy of Autograph letter signed. Re: report of the Purser, Mr. Pettit.
Autograph letter signed. Giving permission for Barron to retire from the Asylum.
Autograph draft signed. Returning letter which is "unworthy of my notice."
Autograph document signed. Includes tuition for Jas. Barron Hope for one year.
Autograph letter signed. Granting leave of absence for three months from November 30.
Autograph document.
Autograph letter signed. Re: Navy affairs, esp. Dr. Barton.
Autograph copy. Re: the trouble caused by Dr. Barton, in contrast to good offices of Commo. Biddle and Commo. Barron.
Autograph letter signed. Re: a naval engagement of the Revolutionary War between the barge Victory of Accomac and six barges of Capt. Kidd of which only Barron has memory. Enclosed is newspaper clipping of the engagement.
Autograph document signed.
Autograph letter signed. Family news.
Autograph letter signed. Re: introduction to Chas. A. Magwood and Joseph R. Payne.
Autograph letter signed. Re: arrangement of the rooms of the forward officers.
Autograph letter signed. Request for a loan.
Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a loan.
Autograph letter signed. Re: references to Commo. Barron in "Commo. Elliott's book."
Autograph letter signed. Re: "Revolutionary Pensions."
Autograph letter signed.
Autograph letter signed. Personal letter. Re: Barron's building a new house in Norfolk.
Autograph letter signed. Family letter.
Autograph letter signed. Re: a recent storm in Hampton.
Autograph letter signed. Re: pump invented by Barron and need for a loan of $2000 to go into business.
Autograph draft signed. Re: a claim for his father's "commutation pay and land bounty."
Autograph letter signed. Family letter from the son-in-law of Barron.
Autograph letter signed. Enquiry concerning past practice in examining Midshipmen (Barron did this when he was in charge of the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia) in connection with the establishment of the Naval Academy.
Autograph letter signed.
Autograph letter signed. Incomplete. Incomplete.
Autograph letter signed. Note accompanying 2 sketches (not enclosed).
3 items. 11-16 April 1848. Robt. W. Land, Phila., to Capt. Blake, U.S. Navy, Walnut St., [Phila.]. ALS,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.
Autograph letter signed,R. Offering a place near Germantown for sale.
He has no desire to buy a place in Germantown.
Autograph letter signed. Re: his collegiate activities and expenses at [the College of William and Mary].
Autograph letter signed. Appreciation for a letter of sympathy.
Autograph letter signed. Re: seniority of Barron in the Navy, having been made Captain in May 1799.
Autograph letter signed. Marked "Private and Confidential." Personal matters.
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Written while visiting "Papa" (his grandfather, Commo. James Barron).
Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's claim.
2 copies. Autograph draft signed. Letter to a newspaper concerning an article which concerned his stay in Denmark during the War of 1812.
Autograph letter signed. Family and personal affairs; and concerning preservation of the Union under General Taylor.
Autograph letter signed. A long discussion of the danger of the Southern threat for the dissolution of the Union and the determination of the Northerners to preserve it; and concerning the freeing of the slaves in the District of Columbia by constitutional means.
Autograph letter signed. A request for his autograph.
Autograph letter signed, Card. Armouring that he has documents establishing the war claims of these men and will furnish them for "one fourth of the recovery."
Autograph letter signed,R. A servant of madam magino writes to Barron thanking him for his kindness to her years before at the Gosport Navy Yard. Reply [from J.B.] in a very shaky hand.
Printed autograph letter, Card. Inviting Commo. James Barron to join the procession in tribute in Norfolk.
Autograph letter signed. A family letter.
Autograph letter signed. Report that Capt. Sam. Barron has sailed for Africa with his son as Secretary and Clerk; and concerning his own children, one of whom is in business in San Francisco.
2 copies. 17 pages.Autograph document signed,Card. The History of a transaction which there ought never to have been occasion for, the duel with Decatur on 22 March 1820. Dictated 11 August 1842 at the Naval Asylum in the presence of J.L. Watson. Also included are other papers marked, A Document to precede the History of the Duel.2 pieces.
Scope and Contents
23 pages. Autograph document signed, E. Endorsement "Copy by Mrs. Annie B. Hope" (Probably a poem of James Barron Hope, grandson of Commo. James Barron).
Autograph letter signed. Family letter.
Autograph letter signed. Re: family affairs.
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed. Appointing him President of a Naval Court of Enquiry on the destruction of C.S. Steamers "Brenville," "Carondelet," and "Pamlico" in the waters of Lake Porchetrain.
Autograph letter signed. An account for James Barron, a student; and concerning the retreat of the Army from Manassas.
Autograph draft. Titles included are listed as the following: Three Names, George the Third at Kent, John Smith, Sir Walter Raleigh, Pockahontas.
Printed Autograph Document Signed.
Autograph letter signed. Re: Dr. Thos. G. Peachy of Williamsburg who reported that Capt. Gordon (of the U.S. Ship Chesapeakeat the time of The Chesapeake-Leopard Affair) felt that Barron was "an injured man."
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Autograph letter signed. Request for the loan of a "Handsome Flag" for the visit of Gen. Lafayette.
Autograph letter.
Autograph letter. An invitation to dinner.
Autograph letter signed. Re: an illness of the daughter of Barron.
Autograph letter. An invitation to dinner.
Autograph letter signed. Personal letter.
Printed Material.
Autograph letter signed. Re. the washing machine invented by Barron.
12 letters. Autograph letters signed.
6 pages. Autograph letter signed. A comparison of the advances of the French Navy over the practices of the American and English navies.
Autograph letter signed. Re: a letter to Mr. Thompson.
2 letters. Autograph letter signed.
Printed Autograph Material Signed. A printed broadsheet, Highly important to Commerce and the Navigation of the Pacific.
Autograph letter signed. Re: D.M. Randolph.
Autograph letter signed. An invitation.
Autograph letter signed. Re: An enclosed bill.
Autograph letter signed. Re: business matters. Endorsement re: "Lieut. Godon."
Autograph letter signed. Introducing his brother.
Autograph letter signed.
Autograph letter signed. Re: the repairs on the ship Constellation.
6 letters. Autograph letters signed.
Autograph letter signed.
Autograph letter signed.
Autograph letter signed. Re: Barron's bride.
Autograph letter signed. Re: Commo. Rodgers and a procession.
Autograph letter signed.
Autograph letter signed. Re: affairs at the Navy Yard.
Autograph letter signed. Re: "two pieces of timber."
Autograph letter signed. Enquiry about the activities of Gen'l Thomas Nelson in the Revolutionary War, made by the son of Gov. John Page. Reply of to be directed in care of Thos. N. Page in Richmond.
Autograph letter signed. Re: General Taylor and the defense of Coney Island.
Printed autograph document signed. Three invitations to dinner (the President is not named).
Autograph letter. Re: dimensions of a barge and dining bell.
Autograph letter signed. Introducing John Ambler.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft signed. 2 drafts on one sheet.
Autograph draft signed.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft signed.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph document. Re: "Inventions and essays on Naval Subjects by Commodore James Barron...."
8 items. Autograph drafts. Re: the reorganization of the Board of Navy Commissioners.
7 pages. Autograph draft. Also enclosed are drawings of telegraph positions. 3 pages.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft. Re: the need for a school ship to train Americans.
Autograph draft. Extension of patents, remuneration for code signals, ventilators and prow ships, claim for father's bounty land vs. the claims of John Thompson.
Autograph draft.
5 pages. Autograph draft.
Autograph draft. Lord Dunmore is mentioned.
5 pages. Autograph Volume.
Autograph document.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft. Re: "the Raise and Capt. Egery in Tripoli."
2 items. Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft. Re: Allen McLane.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft. Re: Susan B. Anthony.
2 items. Autograph document. Endorsement: "A Memorandum showing the difference between the price asked and that paid for building a Carriage House."
Autograph document.
Autograph document.
Autograph document signed,E. Endorsed: Commo. J. Barron's floating dock.
Autograph document.
Autograph document.
Autograph document.
11 pages. Printed volume.
8 pages.
496 pages.
111 pages. Pritned volume, E. Autograph endorsement of 3 pages is included.
Printed material. Includes a long letter from Ro. Saunders, Williamsburg, June 30, 1808, condemning the decision of the Court.
92 pages. Autograph volume.
Numbered pages included are as follows: 9, 10, 15, 16, 19-22, 25-32, 43-46. Printed material. Re: Jamestown celebrations, with remarks made by G. Baidwin and John Madison.
Autograph material. Endorsed, "Mrs. Hope. For my dear Mrs. Hope to keep Memoranda or Letters in."
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft. See correspondence of February 1834.
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7 items. Autograph draft. Original letter on signals by James Barron. A review of the work done by Barron on signals. Draft of a resolution before the Senate and House of Representatives and the report of the committee on Naval Affairs. Charts and instructions on the use of Flag signals.
4 pages. Autograph draft. Sketch included.
Autograph draft signed. A description of the log ship. Typescript copy of the above also included, 1848. Endorsed: "Southern Argus."
5 items. Autograph draft.
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3 photographs. Photograph. "Submitted to the Navy Dep't by Commo. James Barron, U.S.N."
3 items. Autograph draft.
Autograph volume. A 15 page booklet explaining that foul air is the cause of dry rot in the timber of vessels and of sickness among the crew with detailed plans for a more open construction of ships, with ventilators and bellows to change the air.
Autograph draft.
Autograph draft.
Printed autograph document signed.
Printed autograph document signed.
Printed autograph document signed.
2 items. Photograph, E.
Photograph, E. The original image is signed by Thomas Jefferson, as Governor of Virginia, and framed in piece of the 'Constitution.'
2 copies. Photograph, E.
Photograph, E.
Photograph.
Copper plate.
Photograph, Card, E. The photographs were enclosed in a cover, endorsed: " 'Uncle' 'Sam' Barron, nephew of Commo. Jas. Barron and son of Commo. Samuel Barron." "Mary Barron, daughter of Commo. James Barron, U.S.N. and wife of Commo. Geo. S. Blake, U.S.N. who remained on the Northern side." "Frank Blake, son of Mary Barron and Geo. S. Blake."
Newspaper. Time of newspaper issue: 2 o'clock P.M. Mailed to Commo. Barron, U.S. Navy, Beal's Hotel, Washington.
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6 items. Newspaper Clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: Georgetown [Metropolitan],23 March 1820; Baltimore Fed. Rep., 23 March 1820, and Baltimore American, 24 March 1820; National Intelligencer, Washington City Gazette, and Georgetown Metropolitan, [22-23 March 1820]; National Messenger, 24 March 1820; Niles Register, 25 March 1820; An one undated account.
Newspaper clipping. Re: mourning for Decatur and withdrawn for lack of support.
Newspaper clipping.
3 items. Newspaper clipping.
3 items. Newspaper clipping.
2 items. Newspaper clipping. Articles taken from The Herald and Norfolk.
2 items. Newspaper clipping. The Herald and the National Intelligencer reports.
Newspaper clipping.
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6 items. Newspaper clipping. The newspaper clippings include the following: American Beacon, 8 April 1820; Norfolk, 11 April 1820; The Gazette, Winchester, 15 April 1820; American Advocate, 22 April 1820; and two undated articles.
2 items. Newspaper clipping.
3 items.
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4 items. Autograph draft. The "Rodney Urn" was a silver urn, given to Caesar Rodney, a former Attorney General of the U.S. who had defended James Barron at the Court of Enquiry without pay. The newspaper articles include the following: Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch, 10 January 1947; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 14 November 1954; Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 1 January 1955.
Newspaper. This includes an editorial opinion of the Court of Enquiry upon Commo. Barron.
Newspaper. This contains the obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth Moseley Barron, late wife of Commo. James Barron.
Newspaper. This includes an editorial on the testimonial dinner offered to Commo. James Barron upon his assuming the command of the Philadelphia Naval Yard and his declining of it due to his wish "to avoid all appearance of ostentation or triumph."
Newspaper. This includes an account of the landing of General Lafayette in New York.
Newspaper. This includes an editorial on Lafayette, "good man, sincere Patriot, and distinguished Soldier of our Revolution."
Newspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to New York, Brooklyn, and New Haven.
Newspaper. This includes an announcement of the expected arrival of General Lafayette in Philadelphia with the order of Civic Procession.
Newspaper. This includes reports of the departure of General Lafayette from New York and his reception in Troy, New York.
Newspaper. This includes an account of the continuing journeys of "The Nation's Guest," General Lafayette.
Newspaper. This includes an account of the visit of General Lafayette to the Philadelphia Naval Yard, Commo. James Barron, commanding.
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Newspaper. This includes an account of the visit of "The Nation's Guest" General Lafayette, to the Philadelphia Naval Yard.
Newspaper. This includes a report of the visit of General Lafayette to Philadelphia and of his further journey to Chester, Pa., and on to Delaware.
Newspaper. This includes a report of the reception of General Lafayette by the United States Congress.
Newspaper clipping. Re: Naval Courts, printed in The Herald.
Newspaper clipping.
2 items. Newspaper clipping.
Newspaper. This includes the obituary of Commo. James Barron.
Newspaper clipping.
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Physical Location: Filed with the 1999 accessions. Number: 1999.44. 1 page. Autograph letter signed. Orders Sever to take over the Chesapeake toward the end of May as Capt. James Barron says it will be ready then; he is to take his crew, the marine officer and marines, the master and about thirty seamen, such midshipmen and "pettee officers" as he thinks proper, and two or three warrant officers. The Chesapeake will move down to the Cran[e]y Island. It is essential to get the ship out as early as possible.