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12 March 1864

Gillis, John P., 1803-1873

Manuscript letter

Title: to William H. Dana

Copy of a letter to Dana, the first page ordering Dana to patrol specific waterways, the second page giving orders regarding "prizes seized at the Rio Grande." Written on board the U.S.S. Ossipee, commanded by Gillis off Galveston, Texas, during the Union blockade. Dana was a Union Naval officer in command of the U.S.S. Cayuga.

GLC02680.23

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