Portland, ME
Heroes' Graves Postcard
Front
Description: Graves of the Commanders of the Boxer
Printed Text: Top: 'Graves of the Commanders of the Boxer and Cherub' 1814
Back
Description: Information about graves and a space for address.
Printed Text: THE HERO'S GRAVES. The graves of the rival commanders of the American brig 'Enterprise' and the British brig 'Boxer', killed in the action off Portland September 5, 1813. They rest side by side in the old Eastern Cemetery, Portland. Longfellow has sung of 'The dead captains as they lay in their graves overlooking the tranquil bay, where they in battle died.' 152.
Publisher Location: Portland, ME, U.S.A.
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