Goldsborough, Louis Malesherbes, 1805-1877 to John S. Missroon
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02721 Author/Creator: Goldsborough, Louis Malesherbes, 1805-1877 Place Written: Hampton Roads, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 April 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy
Written on letterhead of the Flag Ship USS "Minnesota." Written by Flag Officer Goldsborough as commander of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron to Commander Missroon as commander of the naval forces off Yorktown, Virginia on board the USS "Wachusett." Says Missroon's request for a general supply of ordnance is too indefinite. Asks him to state to Captain Poor what he really needs. Tells him to mention both quantities and kind. Also includes a carte de visite of Goldsborough (10.1 x 6 cm.) sitting in his naval uniform.
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