Rhett, Robert Barnwell, 1800-1876 to Abel P. Upshur
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02469.20 Author/Creator: Rhett, Robert Barnwell, 1800-1876 Place Written: Beaufort, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 June 1843 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy
Rhett, a United States Representative from South Carolina, writes to Upshur, Secretary of the Navy. Recommends the Naval appointment of a young man from Beaufort. Writes, "I am but slightly acquainted, but from the character of the Father, I have no doubt he will do credit to the Navy..." Contains several dockets.
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