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Poor, Charles Henry, 1808-1882 to consul

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.37 Author/Creator: Poor, Charles Henry, 1808-1882 Place Written: Aboard USS Saranac Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 March 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 18.7 cm, Width: 12.3 cm Order a Copy

Written by Poor as commander of the USS "Saranac" to an unknown consul. Says he would be happy if he would accompany Mr. & Mrs. Phelps on board at 3:30 to take soup with him.

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