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Story January 17, 1807

The Enquirer

Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia

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Maryland General Assembly unanimously passes resolution to present complimentary gift to George Mann for gallant conduct at Derne; separately authorizes swords and belts for Charles Gordon, John Trippe, and John Davis for bravery in attacks on enemy gunboats off Tripoli.

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The public will be pleased to learn that the resolution in favor of making a complimentary present to George Mann, for his gallant conduct at Derne, unanimously passed the general assembly of Maryland.

Baltimore American.

On Friday, the 2d instant, the following resolution was read in the house of delegates of this state :

Whereas the general assembly of Maryland, viewing with sensations of the greatest pleasure, the brave and gallant conduct of Charles Gordon, John Trippe and John Davis in the several attacks on the enemy's gun-boats off Tripoli, whereby they secured to themselves immortal glory, and gave a brilliant lustre to the navy of the U. States. And whereas this legislature feel an anxious wish to bear the most honorable testimony to the bravery of those manly defenders of their country: therefore resolved, that the governor and council be, and they are hereby authorised and required to procure three elegant swords and belts, with an appropriate engraving and motto, emblematic of the glorious actions fought off Tripoli, and cause the same to be delivered to the said Charles Gordon, John Trippe and John Davis, in testimony of the high sense of approbation the legislature of this state entertain of their gallant conduct.

Baltimore paper.

What sub-type of article is it?

Heroic Act Military Action Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Bravery Heroism Triumph Justice

What keywords are associated?

Maryland Assembly Naval Heroes Gallant Conduct Derne Tripoli Swords Presentation

What entities or persons were involved?

George Mann Charles Gordon John Trippe John Davis

Where did it happen?

Maryland; Derne; Off Tripoli

Story Details

Key Persons

George Mann Charles Gordon John Trippe John Davis

Location

Maryland; Derne; Off Tripoli

Event Date

Friday, The 2d Instant

Story Details

Maryland General Assembly passes resolution for complimentary present to George Mann for conduct at Derne; reads and passes resolution authorizing swords and belts for Charles Gordon, John Trippe, and John Davis for bravery in attacks on gunboats off Tripoli.

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