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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06956 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1812 |
| Title | Naval Victory obtained by the American Frigate Constitution... [song or poem] |
| Date | ca. 1812 |
| Document Type | Miscellany |
| Content Description | A song or poem commemorating the victory of the U.S.S. Constitution (under Isaac Hull) over the H.M.S. Guerriere on 19 August 1812. Addressed to "Ye tars of Columbia." Although no musical notes are indicated, a refrain "With his doo ra la doo" suggests it was sung to a popular tune. Red mould and water damage have affected the paper. |
| Subjects | War of 1812 Military History Battle USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) Navy Poetry Art, Music, Theater, and Film |
| Theme | War of 1812; Naval & Maritime; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |