By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
lot # 597 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers
(Naval) [Barbary War] 1804 (Aug. 9) U.S.S. Siren Off Tripoli To Philadelphia Pa. Datelined "Siren off Tripoli Augt. 9th 1804" folded letter, entered mails with Philadelphia reddish circled "6" ship rating handstamp, docketed "Rec'd 1st Dec. 1804", letter from Lt. Charles Stewart announces the death of Lt. James Caldwell, some wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Letter reads, "How painful is the task to announce to you the death of your Brother James - he was put in command of the Gunboat No. 9 on the 7th Inst. - proceeded to attack the enemies batteries, where his boat was blown up soon after the action commenced - tis supposed by a red-hot ball fired from the enemy. In the performance of a generous & humane act he met his fate… Your Brother is universally lamented by the Squadron, for who-ever knew him, loved and esteemed him." Lt. Charles Stewart, later famous in command of the USS Constitution in the War of 1812, was then in commanded of the U.S. Brig Siren, 240 tons with 16 guns.
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