Smith, Melancton, 1810-1893 to Richard T. Renshaw
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02254.18 Author/Creator: Smith, Melancton, 1810-1893 Place Written: Albemarle Sound, North Carolina Type: Letter signed Date: 14 May 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 19 cm, Width: 32 cm Order a Copy
Orders Renshaw to survey the captured schooner Anne S. Davenport at Roanoke Island and report "the valuation of vessel and cargo."
Melancton Smith served as a commanding officer in the Sounds of North Carolina during 1864.
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