Objects Up Close: Letter on the Death of Marine LT Bush @ussconstitutionmuseum
Objects Up Close: Letter on the Death of Marine LT Bush @ussconstitutionmuseum
Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A short, handwritten letter from 1812 is a poignant firsthand account of one officer’s bravery and sacrifice during USS Constitution‘s battle with HMS Guerriere. Learn more in this artifact video.

This video has been made possible by a National Endowment for the Humanities: CARES Act Grant. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this video do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Objects Up Close: Letter on the Death of Marine LT Bush

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