Barksdale, William, 1821-1863 to Isaac Toucey
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02460.02 Author/Creator: Barksdale, William, 1821-1863 Place Written: Columbus, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 August 1860 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy
Barksdale, a United States Representative from Mississippi, writes to Toucey, Secretary of the Navy. On behalf of his congressional district, nominates James G. Baldwin for the position of midshipman at Annapolis. Includes several dockets, dated 22 August 1860 and 29 September 1860.
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