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Agent of the Confederate States in Mexico writes to fulfill a request for a blank privateer's commission. Encloses a blank commission form, the act allowing him to do so, a copy of the President's "Instructions to Private Armed Vessels," and the...

GLC03587.39

to John Cripps

Agent of the Confederate States in Mexico writes about seeing two Yankee ships from New York. Discusses how the northerners are getting a good laugh from the evacuations of Clarksville and Nashville and the affairs of Roanoke Island. Mentions...

GLC03587.40

to John Cripps

Discusses the unreliability of the mail. Criticizes the "gentleman from Jerusalem" who oversees the Ministerio de Relaciones and describes the "shabby" treatment extended. Explains how his expenses were cut but is glad Cripps upheld his duty of...

GLC03587.41

[Receipt for money advanced for pay]

Note recording the receipt of $317.91 from Captain S.P. Ravinile towards a standing balance of $11,000. Records the advance payment of $10,682.09 in vouchers and receipts. Imprint in upper left corner depicts an archer framed by ornate scrollwork.

GLC03587.42

to John Cripps

Hand delivered by Major Calhoun Benham who is on his way to Sonora, Mexico. Hopes that Cripps can assist Benham in his travel plans. Adds that Benham has seen some fantastic action in the Civil War and being a great storyteller, Edmondston...

GLC03587.43

to John Cripps

Discusses his recent trip to Galveston and his visit with Captain Dick Taylor's family. Discusses his personal finances and his hopes to settle down. Requests that Cripps send him the mortgages he left behind to his address in New York. Hopes to...

GLC03587.44

to John Cripps

Duplicate letter, not in Leslie's hand. Discusses the news companies in New York City in reply to Cripps' inquiry about the franchising of news publications. Leslie explains how the publisher and news company chain of command works. Sends Cripps a...

GLC03587.45

to John Cripps [In Spanish]

Co-signer's first name is illegible, last name is Agea[?].

GLC03587.46