DandricSturm -> RE: Twenty Questions, Tanker's round. (10/15/2005 6:36:33 AM)
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"U.S. brig Niagara, on deck Lake Erie, Sept. 10, 1813 4 P.M. SIR; It has pleased the Almighty to give the Arms of the United States a signal Victory over the enemies on this Lake. The British Squadron consisting of two ships, two brigs, one schooner and one sloop have this moment surrendered to the force under my command, after a sharp conflict. I have the honor to be, Sir, very respectfully, Your obedient servant O.H. Perry" Oliver Hazard Perry?
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