"Capt. Pearson of the Serapis", dated 1781, engraved in London, framed under glass.

(The Serapis was commissioned in March 1779 under Captain Richard Pearson and she engaged the American warship USS Bonhomme Richard under the command of Captain John Paul Jones in battle in the North Sea . The Serapis had superior firepower, but by attaching the two ships together, Jones was able to overcome much of Pearson's advantage.The famous quote, "I have not yet begun to fight!" was Jones's response to Pearson's premature call for Bonhomme Richard to surrender, and the Serapis was eventually captured.)

DOA 23 x 28 in.

Objects Deaccessioned from Hope Plantation in Windsor, NC

Water damage and tears.

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