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John Tyler: It affords me much satisfaction to say that it was produced by no carelessness or inattention on the part of the…

On the recordFebruary 28, 1844
It affords me much satisfaction to say that it was produced by no carelessness or inattention on the part of the officers and crew of the Princeton, but must be set down as one of those casualties which to a greater or less degree attend upon every service.
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John Tyler
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