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Duggan, John, fl. 1857-1858 to William McBlair

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00722.25 Author/Creator: Duggan, John, fl. 1857-1858 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: November 24, 1857 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Duggan apologizes for his insubordination and asks to be discharged and left ashore, so that he can earn a living for his family. Letter written on board the U.S.S. "Dale."

McBlair, William, ?-1863
Duggan, John, fl. 1857-1858

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