Wainwright, John Howard, 1829-1871 to John G. Walker
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03804.15 Author/Creator: Wainwright, John Howard, 1829-1871 Place Written: Lucerne, Switzerland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 July 1869 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy
Writes that he heard the USS "Sabine," under the command of Walker has just arrived at Spithead, England. Wants to know "of the working of the water machine which I put up on board." Asks for a note informing of his experiences with the machine. Trusts he will meet him at some point during his cruise. Wainwright asks that letters to him be sent to Paris.
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