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Mande, J., fl. 1815 to Winfield Scott

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.722 Author/Creator: Mande, J., fl. 1815 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 12, 1815 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Mande asks General Winfield Scott to supply his ship with supplies to enable its return to England. Letter written aboard the British ship "Favorite" commanded by Captain Mande which carried the Treaty of Ghent notifying America of peace in the War of 1812.

Mande, J., fl. 1815
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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