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Photographer: Allen C. Browne
Taken: September 5, 2015
Caption: Box
In the Maryland Historical Society Museum
Additional Description: “According to legend, Matilda O'Neill (1796-1867) recieved this tortoise shell box from British Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) aboard H.M.S. frigate Maidstone, where her father, John O'Neill (1768-1838) was being held prisoner. Cockburn is said to have given it to her as reward for her bravery when she negotiated with a town delegation for her father's release.” — Maryland Historical Society
Submitted: December 18, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Database Locator Identification Number: p372469
File Size: 1.763 Megabytes

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