Sword presented to Lieut. John Packette

Photograph

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Sword presented to Lieut. John Packette

Entry/Object ID

IMG2701

Description

"Sword presented by the Commonwealth of Virginia, to Lieut. John Packette, for gallantry in the battle of Lake Erie, in War of 1812." From a book or catalog. Verso: "1988, Sword is in the possession of New York State Historical Society"

Acquisition

Accession

157

Source or Donor

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

From the estate of Frances Packette Todd NB: No Deed of Gift on record for this donor as of 2/12/14