Commodore Decatur.
No. 7
WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER, 1819.
Sir: Since my communication to you of the 31st ult. I have been informed by a gentleman entitled to the fullest credit, that you were not afloat till after the peace; consequently, the report which I noticed of your having sailed under British license must be unfounded.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
STEPHEN DECATUR.
Commodore Jas. Barron.
No. 8