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100	1		_aDecatur, Stephen, _d1779-1820
245	1	0	_aCorrespondence, between the late Commodore Stephen Decatur and Commodore James Barron, which led to the unfortunate meeting of the twenty-second of March
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-11-22
508			_aProduced by Ernest Schaal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"Correspondence, between the late Commodore Stephen Decatur and Commodore James Barron, which led to the unfortunate meeting of the Twenty Second of March" is a historical account published in the early 19th century. The book contains an exchange of letters between two notable naval officers, Stephen Decatur and James Barron, focusing on a personal dispute that ultimately escalated into a duel. The correspondence reveals the nature of their conflict, which revolves around accusations, perceived insults, and honor, indicative of the strict codes of conduct and personal honor that characterized the military ethos of the time. In the book, the letters chronicle the progression of the animosity between Decatur and Barron, stemming from a series of misunderstandings and accusations regarding character and professional conduct. The correspondence highlights initial inquiries about alleged insults, which escalate into serious charges of betrayal and treachery. As tension builds, both men exchange pointed retorts, revealing deep-seated grievances and justifications for their mutual contempt. Ultimately, the correspondence culminates in a challenge to a duel, illustrating the period's complex interplay of honor among military officers. Through these letters, the reader gains insight into personal rivalries and the stringent social codes that governed honor and reputation in early American naval history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aDecatur, Stephen, 1779-1820 -- Correspondence
653			_aBarron, James, 1769-1851 -- Correspondence
700	1		_aBarron, James, _d1769-1851
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34393
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