Doyle, John H., fl. 1864 to Mr. Baker
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.010 Author/Creator: Doyle, John H., fl. 1864 Place Written: Onboard the U.S.S. Wessachicken Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.3 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy
He describes his journey since they left Philadelphia. The commander of the boat is a man named John L. Davis, "who fears nothing but his maker." He mentions that he is sick of the war and currently they have been waiting for the Massachusetts to arrive.
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