James Barron Collection, 1808 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: James Barron Collection, 1808

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-503

Primary Creator: Norfolk gazette and publick ledger

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 11/24/2014

Subjects: Barron, James, 1769-1851, Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, 1807, Norfolk (Va.)--Newspapers

Forms of Material: Typescripts

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

A typescript of newspaper articles from the Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger, published from June 9-13, 1808. Barron made an appeal to the publisher of the paper, John Cowper, to publish his defense before the court martial regarding the 1807 Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, which took place off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia.

Biographical Note

The Norfolk gazette and publick ledger was published from July 17, 1804 to September 17, 1816. It was published by John Cowper and George L. Gray.

Subject/Index Terms

Barron, James, 1769-1851
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, 1807
Norfolk (Va.)--Newspapers

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Source: Unknown

Preferred Citation: James Barron Collection, MSS 0000-503, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed December 29, 2015.

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Box 1: Filing Cabinet Manuscripts

Folder 1: Typescript of James Barron's Defense, 1808 June 9-13