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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00496.007 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1813 |
| Title | William Bainbridge to William Jones containing a report of USS Constitution's battle with HMS Java |
| Date | 13 January 1813 |
| Author | Bainbridge, William (1774-1833) |
| Recipient | Jones, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Written on board the homeward bound USS Constitution to Secretary of the Navy Jones regarding damages incurred during battle with the HMS Java as well as Bainbridge's own injuries. It was after this battle that the Constitution got the name "Old Ironsides." |
| Subjects | USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) Navy Maritime Global History and Civics War of 1812 Battle Injury or Wound Military History |
| People | Bainbridge, William (1774-1833) Jones, William (1760-1831) |
| Theme | War of 1812; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |