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Low, William W., 1823-1877 to John B. Marchand

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02680.20 Author/Creator: Low, William W., 1823-1877 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20-21 February 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy

Relays a message from "the Admiral" asking Marchand to forward certain mails and discusses a trading ship that is overcharging for its goods. Docket notes "Reporting the 'Pelican States' violation of Revenue law." Written on board the U.S.S. Octorara, which Low commanded during the Union blockade of Mobile, Alabama.

Low, William Whittemore, 1823-1877
Marchand, John Bonnett, 1808-1875

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