Smith, Joseph, fl. 1841-1864 to Abel P. Upshur
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03479.12 Author/Creator: Smith, Joseph, fl. 1841-1864 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 November 1841 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 24 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy
Written by Captain Smith of the ship "Columbus" to Secretary of the Navy Upshur. Recommends Horace Watson, age 14 and a half, for the office of midshipman. Says his grandfather, Master Watson, played distinguished role in the Revolution, and that his father H. H. Watson was a captain in the army during the War of 1812. Same signature at GLC03479.31 and .36.
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