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We have met the enemy and they are ours. Two ships, two brigs, one schooner and one sloop.

— Oliver Hazard Perry

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I leave it to your discretion to strike or not, but the American colors must not be pulled down over my head today.

Those officers and men who were immediately under my observation, evinced the greatest gallantry, and I have no doubt that all others conducted themselves as became American officers and seamen.

Of Captain Elliot, already so well known to the government, it would be almost superfluous to speak; in this action, he evinced his characteristic bravery and judgment; and, since the close of the action, has given me the most able and essential assistance.

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