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Hollins, George N., 1799-1878 to John H. Winder

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02722 Author/Creator: Hollins, George N., 1799-1878 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 4 February 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 17.6 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy

Signed by Commodore Hollins of the Confederate Navy to General Winder as commander of the Department of Henrico. Says this letter will be carried by B.L. Haden (the docket says Hayden), a loyal Confederate who wishes to visit Maryland. Asks Winder to supply him a passport. The docket says the passport was granted. Before the Civil War Hollins had fought Barbary pirates for the U.S. Navy. On 29 June 1861, he disguised himself as a woman and took control of the Chesapeake Bay steamer "St. Nicholas."

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