Barclay, John, fl. 1856 to William McBlair
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00722.68 Author/Creator: Barclay, John, fl. 1856 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 8, 1856 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Barclay recommends finding a harbor as soon as possible. He says the crew is worn down by a long voyage and inclement weather, and there are not enough supplies to provide for them. Letter written on board the U.S.S. "Dale," at sea. Barclay was the surgeon and health officer.
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