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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02680.31 Author/Creator: Jenkins, Thornton A., 1811-1893 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 February 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Ordering Marchand to move his boat to replace a departing ship in the blockade. Written on board the U.S.S. Richmond during the Union blockade of Mobile Bay.

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

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