Belknap, George Eugene, 1832-1903 to George B. Patrick
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.54 Author/Creator: Belknap, George Eugene, 1832-1903 Place Written: Mare Island, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 September 1887 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 26.5 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy
Written by Belknap as Commandant of the U.S. Navy Yard at Mare Island, California. Tells Patrick his request was forwarded to him and that he will do whatever he can to assist with it. Written on letterhead of the Commandant's Office. Letter is mounted on a larger sheet of paper.
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