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Patterson, Daniel, fl. 1803-1818 to Walter Patterson re: receipt of naval honors

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04501 Author/Creator: Patterson, Daniel, fl. 1803-1818 Place Written: Point Coupee, near New Orleans, [La] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1806/12/27 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Daniel describes a recent occaision on which a dinner was given to honor his naval service. Docket and address leaf on p.4.

Patterson, Daniel, fl. 1793-1818
Patterson, Walter, fl. 1793-1823

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