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Mallory, Stephen R., 1813-1873 to V.M. Randolph

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02469.12 Author/Creator: Mallory, Stephen R., 1813-1873 Place Written: Montgomery, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 March 1861 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.3 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Written on letterhead of the Navy Department of the Confederate States. Written by Mallory as Secretary of the Navy to Captain Randolph. Says Randolph is to be relieved of command of the Warrington Navy Yard by Captain D.W. Ingraham, who will be there as early as practicable.

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