Engels, L. Allen, fl. 1858-1859 to William McBlair
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00722.42 Author/Creator: Engels, L. Allen, fl. 1858-1859 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 9, 1858 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Reports that the water being taken on board the ship is "undesirable" for drinking and should not be used by the crew. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" near Quittah, Ghana. Engels was an assistant surgeon.
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