This collection of letters and official reports chronicles the naval engagement between the United States and Britain during the War of 1812. The author, Jesse D. Elliott, provides first-hand accounts of the capture of the British brigs Detroit and Caledonia, shedding light on the tactics and strategies employed by both sides.

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