Cunningham, John S., ?-1894 to William McBlair
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00722.47 Author/Creator: Cunningham, John S., ?-1894 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 31, 1859 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Reporting, at McBlair's request, that $1,568 is "on board to the credit of the government" and $1,450 is due to the "Kroomen" (native crewmen from Liberia) of the ship. Also notes that he requested $6,000 from the flag ship, but received $4,000. Letter written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" while at sea.
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