Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888 to J. J. Crosby
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00930.02 Author/Creator: Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Letter signed Date: May 9, 1866 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy
Philip Henry Sheridan orders Colonel Crosby to inspect the steamer "Virgin" to see if it had been used as a slaver. Letter written on printed stationery of "Headquarters Military Division of the Gulf, New Orleans, La." "Mobile" has been crossed-out and the steamer "Virgin" has been substituted.
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