Jenkins, Thornton A., 1811-1893 to the commander of the USS Antona
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03213 Author/Creator: Jenkins, Thornton A., 1811-1893 Place Written: Mobile, Alabama Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 1 December 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25.3 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy
Written aboard USS "Richmond." Order signed by Captain Jenkins as the commander of the 1st Division of the Western Gulf Squadron to the commander of the USS "Antona." Says all commanders under Rear Admiral Farragut and Commodore James Palmer must transmit reports relating to the public service through him.
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