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Roe, fl. 1862 to John Cripps

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03587.39 Author/Creator: Roe, fl. 1862 Place Written: Vera Cruz, Mexico Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 March 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 26.3 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Agent of the Confederate States in Mexico writes to fulfill a request for a blank privateer's commission. Encloses a blank commission form, the act allowing him to do so, a copy of the President's "Instructions to Private Armed Vessels," and the Form of the Bond (not included). Includes a quote from the President on the bestowing of commissions and reminds Cripps of the seriousness of the situation. Adds a list of items he needs to receive with regard to the register of commissions.

Cripps, John S., fl. 1820-1875
Roe, fl. 1862
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

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