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Morris, Charles, 1784-1856 to Robert B. Storer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.13 Author/Creator: Morris, Charles, 1784-1856 Place Written: Aboard ship Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 May 1842 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.9 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Written by Morris as commander of the U.S. Squadron off Brazil to Acting Master Storer on the USS "Potomac." Tells Storer to report to Captain C.S. McCauley or the commanding officer of the USS "Delaware" on 1 June for duty on that ship. Written while aboard the U.S.S "Delaware"

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