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Micromosaic Box:
In 1795, the promise of high rank and the ability to wage war against the British enticed Barney to join the French navy. When Barney accepted his commission as Commodore, America and France were allies. In 1800, Barney resigned his commission and was officially granted leave in 1802. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) reportedly gave this French snuff box, depicting allegorical images of liberty, to Barney while in the service of France. |