Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870 to John B. Marchand
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02680.27 Author/Creator: Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 30 March 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.6 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Stating that he is aware of the situation of sailors whose term has expired, and enclosing an address [not present] on the subject. Written in response to a letter sent to Farragut by sailors on the U.S.S. Lackawanna. Written on board the U.S.S. Hartford, off Pensacola, Florida, during the Union blockade of major Southern ports. On "Western Gulf Squadron" stationery.
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