27 September 1843
Semmes, Raphael (1809-1877)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to David Henshaw
Requests permission from Secretary of the Navy Henshaw to appoint Charles F. Cady a master's mate. Written on board the USS Poinsett.
GLC00496.084
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