McBlair, William, ?-1863 to V. McBlair
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00722.63 Author/Creator: McBlair, William, ?-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1858-1859 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
To his wife, discussing family and life at sea. Has received small gifts of gold jewelry for his family from a local governor and a native chief. Hopes he will return home in May, and says the weather has cooled recently. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale," at sea. Dated December 25, 1858 - January 14, 1859/
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