Lot 179
Decatur, Stephen. (1779-1820) American Naval
Commander. Led daring raid and burned the captured USS Philadelphia.
Killed in a duel with Naval officer James Barron. Visiting Card Signed.
2¾ x 1½", on cream card stock. A visiting card blank signed, "S.
Decatur." . Mounting traces at extreme left margin, with vestiges of
effaced writing at lower left. Extremely Scarce.
Estimated Value
$1,000-1,250.