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Mason, John Y., 1799-1859 Report of the Secretary of the Navy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.115 Author/Creator: Mason, John Y., 1799-1859 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Book Date: 1847-1848 Pagination: Irregular paging Height: 23.9 cm, Width: 15.4 cm Order a Copy

Autograph of R.S. Baker inside front cover. Report of Secretary of the Navy Mason discussing naval coverage throughout the world. Appendix from Executive Document. No. 1 includes military reports from army commanders in Mexico to Mason. Report includes Executive Document. No. 1 and No. 6. Back cover lined with flyer for an illustrated natural history book by Dr. A.B. Strong.

Mason, John Y. (John Young), 1799-1859

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