Southard, Samuel L. (1787-1842) to Isaac Mayo
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04604.11 Author/Creator: Southard, Samuel L. (1787-1842) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 October 1828 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy
Secretary of the Navy Southard commands Lieutenant Mayo, who is in Annapolis, Maryland, to report to Commodore Banon for duty on board the frigate "Guerriere." Signed note on verso says an attack of bilious fever kept him from joining the ship. He would have had the rank of first lieutenant.
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