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Conover, Thomas A., 1794-1864 General orders for the government of the U.S. Naval Forces on the West Coast of Africa

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00722.03 Author/Creator: Conover, Thomas A., 1794-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 25 June 1857 Pagination: 6 p. : docket ; 35 x 22 cm Order a Copy

General orders regarding Navy protocols and conduct of officers. Clerical copy, tied with red ribbon. Conover's name appears to be clerically signed. Written on board the U.S.S. "Cumberland. " Forwarded to William McBlair by Conover.

Conover, Thomas A., 1794-1864
McBlair, William, ?-1863

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