Lavallette, Elie Augustus F., 1790-1862 to Andrew H. Foote
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.19 Author/Creator: Lavallette, Elie Augustus F., 1790-1862 Place Written: Porto Praya, Cape Verde Islands Type: Letter signed Date: 4 June 1852 Pagination: 1 p. ; 13.5 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
Written by Lavallette as Commander in Chief of the African Squadron to Lieutenant Foote. Forwards a letter he found in his papers (not included). Hopes Foote had a short passage and a pleasant meeting with his family and friends. Document has been torn in upper right corner and is close to being torn along the folds. Written while aboard the "USS Germantown".
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