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Perry's Chest -- Barclay's Cuff |
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A prominent
feature of our lobby is memorabilia pertaining to Oliver Hazard Perry. Commodore Perry was commander of the United States naval forces that defeated the British
fleet in the battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. The chest contains
British Fleet Commander Robert Barclay's dress blue cuff, surrendered to
Perry at the end of the battle. |
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