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Conover, Thomas A., 1794-1864 to William McBlair

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00722.40 Author/Creator: Conover, Thomas A., 1794-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: July 8, 1858 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Ordering that William Ford, a Landsman on board the "Dale" be sent home to the United States, because he has been "condemned by Medical Survey." Letter written on board the "Cumberland" at Porto Praya, Cape Verde. Conover was commander of the African Squadron.

Conover, Thomas A., 1794-1864
McBlair, William, ?-1863
Ford, William, fl. 1858

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