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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC08878.0034 |
| From Archive Folder | Portraits of historical figures: engravings, lithographs, photographs |
| Title | Decatur's conflict with the Algerine at Tripoli. "Reuben James interposing his head to save the life of his commander" |
| Date | 1857 |
| Author | Johnson, Fry & Co. (fl. 1825-1874) |
| Additional authors | Chappel, Alonzo (1828-1887) |
| Document Type | Artwork |
| Content Description | Depicts the conflict of 3 August 1804, when Stephen Decatur Jr. boarded a Tripolitan boat after learning that a Tripolitan captain had shot and killed his younger brother, James Decatur. While Stephen Decatur fought with the gunboat's captain, a Tripolitan sailor tried to strike him from behind. Reuben James, one of Decatur's sailors, stepped forward and took the blow, saving him. Published by Johnson, Fry & Co. Engraving from an original study by Alonzo Chappel. Identity of engraver unknown. |
| Subjects | Maritime Death Foreign Affairs Navy Navy Military History Art, Music, Theater, and Film |
| People | Chappel, Alonzo (1828-1887) Decatur, Stephen (1779-1820) James, Reuben (1776-1838) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Arts & Literature; Naval & Maritime; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |