Decatur's Conflict with the Algerine at Tripoli
8/1804 (artwork 1858)
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This is a copy of an engraving based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel. The full title is "Decatur's Conflict with the Algerine at Tripoli. Reuben James Interposing His Head to Save the Life of His Commander. August 1804. Copy of engraving after Alonzo Chappel."
This primary source comes from the Records of the Bureau of Public Roads.
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513331Full Citation: Photograph 30-N-31(105); Decatur's Conflict with the Algerine at Tripoli. Reuben James Interposing His Head to Save the Life of His Commander. August 1804. Copy of engraving after Alonzo Chappel; 8/1804 (artwork 1858); Historical Photograph Files, 1896 - 1963; Records of the Bureau of Public Roads, Record Group 30; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/decatur-conflict-with-algerine, March 29, 2024]