Birthplace of Commodore Perry, Metunic, ,R.I.

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Description

Color postcard showing birthplace of Comm. Oliver Hazard Perry, born August 20, 1785, who was called the Hero of Lake Erie for his victory over the British in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.
Number 12344 on front. Postmarked Oct. 23, 1907, Wakefield, RI, to Mrs. Mary Whaley also of Wakefield, RI. One cent stamp.

Source

Robert Beverly Hale Library Special Collections

Publisher

South Kingstown Public Library

Language

English

Type

Postcard

Identifier

2B