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History of the flag of the U.S. frigate, the Bon Homme Richard

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    The U.S. Flagship "Bon Homme Richard" and H.M.S "Serapis"

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    Artists: Buttersworth, Thomas, 1768-1842 Publishers: Insurance Company of North America

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    A quart of oysters, and other bon mots of bon homme Richard

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    U.S. Frigate Constitution

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    U.S. Frigate Essex

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    Printers: Meriden Gravure Co. Publishers: Peabody Museum of Salem

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    Deux beaux bons hommes de neige

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