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.
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No. 8.