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Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Isonomia no. 1

No. I and II cover the record of the blockade ship Isonomia from the beginning of its service off Wilmington SC in August 1864 to 25 December 1864 when Simpson released command of the vessel. Calf covers.

[30 August] "At daylight, Flag Pond...

GLC05911.06.01

to Aaron Hobart

Requests Hobart's attention to the petition of Light House Keepers asking for an increase in salary and argues for their case. Comments on matters in Congress. "I do most earnestly hope that the provisions of the Constitution for the choice of...

GLC06313.04.455

to Thomas Jefferson

New York Governor Clinton writes to Secretary of State Jefferson to transmit an act of the New York legislature (not included) ceding lands on Montauk Point to the federal government.

GLC02471.07

to Henry Knox

Written from "Cambden," likely Camden, Maine. Informs Knox that a "poor unfortunate man" named John Thomas has asked the Amity Lodge of the FreeMasons; to recommend him for an appointment as lighthouse-keeper for the new lighthouse at Whitehead...

GLC02437.07806

to Henry Knox

Written from "St. Georges," likely in or near present-day Thomaston, Maine. Writes to ask for an appointment to be keeper of the new lighthouse to be built on Franklin Island. Explains that he and his son are in financial trouble, and if he obtains...

GLC02437.08037