In memory of Captain James Lawrence

Artist Charles P. Harrison (American, 1783–1854)

Date1800s

Mediumline engraving on cream wove paper

Dimensionssheet: 26.6 x 17.3 cm (10 1/2 x 6 13/16 in.)

ClassificationsPrints

Credit LineCharles E. Goodspeed Collection

Terms

engraving

Object number1910.48.1305

Descriptioninscribed in the plate LC: The Hero whose remains are here deposited with his expieing breath expiessed his devotion to his Country neither the fury of the Battle, the anguish of a mortal wound, nor the horrors of approaching death, could subdue his gallant spirit, his dying words were, " Dont Give up The Ship."

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