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Irving, Levin H., fl. 1855 to William McBlair

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00722.67 Author/Creator: Irving, Levin H., fl. 1855 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 10, 1855 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Thanking the officers of the "Dale" for help acquiring "a situation," thanks to "a friendly recommendation." Irving, according to the docket, was a sailmaker. Docket may be in McBlair's hand. Letter written on board the U.S.S. "Dale," at sea.

Irving, Levin H., fl. 1855
McBlair, William, ?-1863

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