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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01125 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1813 |
| Title | William Bainbridge to Timothy Bigelow, expressing pleasure in hearing of a vote of appreciation for the Constitution's victory over the British frigate H.M.S. Java |
| Date | 23 February 1813 |
| Author | Bainbridge, William (1774-1833) |
| Recipient | Bigelow, Timothy |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written aboard U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides), Boston Harbor. Expresses pleasure in hearing of a vote of appreciation for the Constitution's victory over the British frigate H.M.S. Java. "To merit and receive the appreciation of our Country is our highest ambition, and is the greatest stimulus we can receive in the exertion of our duty." Addressed to Bigelow as the speaker of the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. |
| Subjects | Old Ironsides USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) War of 1812 Military History Navy Maritime Global History and Civics |
| People | Bainbridge, William (1774-1833) Bigelow, Timothy (1767-1821) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Government & Politics; War of 1812; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Bainbridge was the naval commander of the U.S.S. Constitution. During the War of 1812, he captured the British frigate H.M.S. Java on 29 December 1812. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |