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Fusner, George P., fl. 1859 to William McBlair

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00722.56 Author/Creator: Fusner, George P., fl. 1859 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: March 28, 1859 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Transmitting the "Size Roll, & Clothing Account of Drummer" Edwin Donnohoe. Donnohoe was being transferred to McBlair's ship because of his improper involvement with a sailor on board his previous ship. Written on board the U.S.S. "Vincennes" at Porto Praya, Cape Verde.

McBlair, William, ?-1863
Fusner, George P., fl. 1859
Donnohoe, Edwin, fl. 1859

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