Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
John Storer submitted a bill to Thomas G. Thornton, Marshal of Maine, for costs in treating British sailors from the Boxer, who were injured in the battle in which the American brig Enterprise defeated the British ship off the coast of Maine.
Both captains were killed in the battle.
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About This Item
- Title: Bill for treating injured British sailors, Portland, 1813
- Creator: John L. Storer
- Creation Date: 1813-11-19
- Subject Date: 1813
- Location: Eastport, Washington County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 24.7 cm x 22 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 21, Box 7/7
- Collection: Thomas G. Thornton papers
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Boxer (Ship)
- Campaigns & battles--Maine--Monhegan Island
- Enterprise (Ship)
- Naval warfare--Maine
- Prisoners of war--England
- Prisoners of war--Maine--Eastport--Medical care
- United States--History--War of 1812
- United States--History--War of 1812--Prisoners and prisons
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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