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Jenkins, Thornton A., 1811-1893 to John B. Marchand

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02680.15 Author/Creator: Jenkins, Thornton A., 1811-1893 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 8 February 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 31.7 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Regarding promotion of Assistant Engineers. Reads in part: "You will please report the names and rank or grade of all Assistant Engineers on board the vessel who are entitled to an examination for promotion under the Circular of the Secretary of the Navy dated December 22 1863." Written on board the U.S.S. Richmond, as part of the blockade off Mobile, Alabama. Signed by Jenkins as captain and sr. officer commanding. 3rd Div., West Gulf Blockading Squadron.

Jenkins, Thornton Alexander, 1811-1893
Marchand, John Bonnett, 1808-1875

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