esent a silver medal,[85] with suitable emblems and devices,
to each of the commissioned officers, either of the navy or army,
serving on board, and a sword to each of the midshipmen and
sailing-masters who so nobly distinguished themselves on that
memorable day.

[Footnote 85: The silver medals are copies of the
ones in gold given to the captains of the
respective ships.]

_Resolved_, That the President of the United States be requested
to present a silver medal, with like emblems and devices, to the
nearest male relative of Lieutenant John Brooks, of the marines,
and a sword to the nearest male relatives of Midshipmen Henry
Lamb, and Thomas Claxton, jr., and to communicate to them the
deep regret which Congress feel for the loss of those gallant
men, whose names ought to live in the recollection and affection
of a grateful country, and whose conduct ought to be regarded as
an example to future generations.

_Resolved_, That three months' pay be allowed, exclusively of the
common allowance, to all the petty officers, seamen, marines, and
infantry serving as such, who so gloriously supported the honour
of the American flag, under the orders of their gallant
commander, on that signal occasion.

Approved January 6, 1814.

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_Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the (p. 178)
United States of America in Congress assembled_: That the
President of the United States be requested to present a sword to
the nearest male relation of Midshipman John Clarke, who was
slain gallantly combating the enemy in the glorious battle gained
on Lake Erie, under the command of Captain Perry, and to
communicate to him the deep regret which Congress feels for the
loss of that brave officer.

Approved February 19, 1814.

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_Captain O. H. Perry to the Secretary of the Navy._

To the Honourable U.S. brig Niagara, off the Western Sisters,
William JONES, Head of Lake Erie, Sept. 10, 1813, 4 P.M.
Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C.

Sir: It has pleased the Almighty to give to the arms of the
United States a signal victory over their enemies on this lake.
The British squadron, consisting of two ships, two bri