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to J. D. Simms

References Simms's communication from 29 March and says that M. Coupland is in his 15th year, but that he does not know his exact age. Name of creator's signature is hard to read and the last name might be incorrect.

GLC03479.11

to Abel P. Upshur

Written by Captain Smith of the ship "Columbus" to Secretary of the Navy Upshur. Recommends Horace Watson, age 14 and a half, for the office of midshipman. Says his grandfather, Master Watson, played distinguished role in the Revolution, and that his...

GLC03479.12

to Robert B. Storer

Written by Morris as commander of the U.S. Squadron off Brazil to Acting Master Storer on the USS "Potomac." Tells Storer to report to Captain C.S. McCauley or the commanding officer of the USS "Delaware" on 1 June for duty on that ship. Written...

GLC03479.13

to Frederic Oxman

Commodore Jones accedes to Oxman's request for an autograph. Written near Prospect Hill, Virginia.

GLC03479.15

to Andrew H. Foote

Written by Lavallette as Commander in Chief of the African Squadron to Lieutenant Foote. Forwards a letter he found in his papers (not included). Hopes Foote had a short passage and a pleasant meeting with his family and friends. Document has been...

GLC03479.19