HAMPTON, NOVEMBER 20, 1819.

SIR: Unavoidable interruption has prevented my answering your two last

communications as early as it was my wish to have done, but in a few

days you shall have my reply.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

JAS. BARRON.

Commodore STEPHEN DECATUR.

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