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Foreign News
April 2, 1805
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Captain Stephen Decatur receives a captain's commission from the President via the Secretary of the Navy and expresses gratitude in a letter from USS Congress in Syracuse on November 15, 1804.
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BY THE LAST MAILS.
The following is a copy of a letter from Captain Stephen Decatur, to the Secretary of the Navy, dated United States' Ship Congress, Syracuse, 15th November, 1804.
SIR,
I have had the honor of receiving, by the John Adams, your most flattering letter of the 22d of May, inclosing a captain's commission from the President. I find my services have been over-rated, and I feel myself at a loss for words sufficient to express my gratitude to the President and to yourself on the present occasion.
As you have directed, I have given the thanks of the President to the officers, and men employed on this service, each of whom feel sensibly the honor conferred on them, and I return their thanks to the President, with assurances of their highest regard; I also beg leave to request you will convey to the President my thanks for the very distinguished honor he has conferred on me, with assurances, that I shall look forward, with impatience, for an opportunity to do away part of the obligation I owe my country. I have the honor to be, with respect, sir, your obedient servant,
STEPHEN DECATUR, jun.
The following is a copy of a letter from Captain Stephen Decatur, to the Secretary of the Navy, dated United States' Ship Congress, Syracuse, 15th November, 1804.
SIR,
I have had the honor of receiving, by the John Adams, your most flattering letter of the 22d of May, inclosing a captain's commission from the President. I find my services have been over-rated, and I feel myself at a loss for words sufficient to express my gratitude to the President and to yourself on the present occasion.
As you have directed, I have given the thanks of the President to the officers, and men employed on this service, each of whom feel sensibly the honor conferred on them, and I return their thanks to the President, with assurances of their highest regard; I also beg leave to request you will convey to the President my thanks for the very distinguished honor he has conferred on me, with assurances, that I shall look forward, with impatience, for an opportunity to do away part of the obligation I owe my country. I have the honor to be, with respect, sir, your obedient servant,
STEPHEN DECATUR, jun.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Stephen Decatur
Navy Commission
Uss Congress
Syracuse
Presidential Thanks
What entities or persons were involved?
Stephen Decatur
Secretary Of The Navy
President
Where did it happen?
Syracuse
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Syracuse
Event Date
15th November, 1804
Key Persons
Stephen Decatur
Secretary Of The Navy
President
Event Details
Captain Stephen Decatur acknowledges receipt of a captain's commission from the President, delivered via the Secretary of the Navy's letter of May 22. He expresses gratitude, relays thanks from his officers and men, and pledges continued service to his country.