The Naval History of the United States

Abbot's fighting history of the American navy — privateers and frigates, the Bon Homme Richard and the Constitution, told battle by battle with the smoke still in the rigging.

Christmas Day, 1812

2 pages in this part of The Naval History of the United States.

Christmas Day, 1812

"Well, Jack," said the great man, "we did take her, after all." "Yes, your Honor," responded Jack. " I knew we would, before we gave her…

Christmas Day, 1812: Secretary

It so happened that the people of Washington had chosen the night of Dec. 28 for a grand ball, to be tendered to the officers of the navy…

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