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to Elizabeth Blair

Writes to his sister from the United States Ship Peacock. States that Captain William L. Hudson of the Peacock supported him in an affaire d'honour. Informs Elizabeth that women he met at a Ball in Valparaiso, Chile perceive Americans as "the...

GLC03209.27.03

to Elizabeth Blair Lee

Woodbury, wife of Montgomery Blair, invites Lee to visit Portsmouth and updates her on the affairs of mutual friends and acquaintances. Circa date is based on a reference Woodbury made regarding Lee's 1843 marriage.

GLC03209.27.05

to Elizabeth Blair Lee

An unknown author discusses his or her father and children with Lee, wife of Naval Rear Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. The accompanying envelope is addressed to Lee in care of her father, Francis Preston Blair.

GLC03209.27.07

to Elizabeth Blair Lee

An acquaintance of Lee's (possibly a family member) thanks Lee for a recently received Christmas card and describes a family holiday celebration in detail. Updates Lee on the affairs of family members.

GLC03209.27.09

to Captain Bayles

General Lyon writes to Bayles, commander of a Marine Hospital (possibly the St. Louis Marine Hospital), requesting that he transfer Privates Cross and Stevens of Co. A Rifle Battalion to Co. F 1st Regt. Comes with an autograph endorsement signed by...

GLC02464.10

to Francis P. Blair

Informs Blair that he has praised both him and his newspaper in a letter to Congressman Hiester of Pennsylvania, and has endorsed Blair for role of printer for congress. Has also enclosed a few paragraphs on nullification for Blair to publish, which...

GLC03209.18

to Francis P. Blair

Recommending Jacksonian supporter Henry Petriken, who had served in the Pennsylvania state senate, and wishes to be appointed an official visitor to West Point. The Board of Visitors at West Point are responsible for inquiring about the Academy's...

GLC03209.21