Elliott, Jesse D. (Jesse Duncan), 1782-1845 to Isaac Mayo
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04604.20 Author/Creator: Elliott, Jesse D. (Jesse Duncan), 1782-1845 Place Written: Pensacola, Florida Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 July 1830 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 24.2 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy
Written by Captain Elliott as commander of the West India Squadron to Lieutenant Commander Mayo as commander of the U.S.S. Grampus. Orders Mayo to remain with the Grampus until Lt. Wilson comes out with the prize. Mayo is to escort Wilson to the mouth of the Mississippi River. Tells him to secure all prisoners for the trip for New Orleans. When he returns to Pensacola, Elliott wants to be given a report. Written "in haste." Address and docket are on a sheet that is now separated from the letter.
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