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Forrest, Moreau , fl. 1835-1863 to Mary L. Forrest

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06107.22.01 Author/Creator: Forrest, Moreau , fl. 1835-1863 Place Written: Mound City, Illinois Type: Letter Date: 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Reports waiting for military orders with four new vessels. Thanks her for the money she sent and describes how he spent his wages. Discusses relationships between various captains and his meeting with David Porter.

Forrest, Moreau , fl. 1835-1863
Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891

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