COMMODORE SAMUEL BARRON 2 L.S., MALTA, MAY 18 & MAY 26, 1805.

COMMODORE SAMUEL BARRON 2 L.S., MALTA, MAY 18 & MAY 26, 1805. The first 6-1/2 pp. sm. fo. The second 1-1/2 pp. sm. fo. to Tobias Lear, Consul General of the United States to the Barbary Powers. Highly interesting detailed account of the situation concerning Yosuf Bashaw and Captain Bainbridge’s captivity by the Bashaw’s forces. In view of his own ill health, Commodore Barron resigns his post to Captain John Rodgers aboard the “Constitution”. CONDITION: Very good with some fold breaks. 9-98646 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2057	$5,750.00	COMMODORE SAMUEL BARRON 2 L.S., MALTA, MAY 18 & MAY 26, 1805. The first 6-1/2 pp. sm. fo. The second 1-1/2 pp. sm. fo. to Tobias Lear, Consul General of the United States to the Barbary Powers. Highly interesting detailed account of the situation concerning Yosuf Bashaw and Captain Bainbridge’s captivity by the Bashaw’s forces. In view of his own ill health, Commodore Barron resigns his post to Captain John Rodgers aboard the “Constitution”. CONDITION: Very good with some fold breaks. 9-98646 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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