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Reynolds, William, 1815-1879 to Thomas H. Patterson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01007.03 Author/Creator: Reynolds, William, 1815-1879 Place Written: Port Royal Harbor, South Carolina Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 20 June 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.8 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

From Commander Reynolds of the USS "Vermont" to Commander Patterson of the USS "James Adger." By order of Rear Admiral Samuel F. DuPont, Reynolds sends officers and crew of the captured CSS "Atlanta" to the "James Adger." Says a list is enclosed (see GLC01007.05). Reynolds adds a short note saying six of the wounded men as well as the ship's surgeon and hospital steward remain on the "Vermont" and that their names are not on the list. Written on blue paper. Reynolds was promoted to rear admiral in 1873.

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