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McBlair, William, ?-1863 to V. McBlair

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00722.61 Author/Creator: McBlair, William, ?-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1858 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Writing to his wife, he discusses the route for his voyage to the Canary Islands, his thoughts on religion and scripture, and the future of their children. Letter written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" at sea.

McBlair, V., fl. 1857-1859
McBlair, William, ?-1863

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