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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06231 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1811 |
| Title | David Hadden to George Hadden describing battles at sea |
| Date | 27 May 1811 |
| Author | Hadden, David (fl. 1811) |
| Recipient | Hadden, George |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Describes battle between the American frigate President and the larger British frigate Little Belt. Notes that "The British frigates on this coast are behaving shamefully, as they come to press men out[.]" Also discusses his business travel and giving a letter of introduction to another businessman named Mr. Croskry. Addressed to Hadden in London. |
| Subjects | Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Maritime War of 1812 Military History Impressment Navy Battle |
| People | Hadden, David (fl. 1811) Hadden, George (fl. 1811) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Foreign Affairs; War of 1812 |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |