West, Lewis H., 1829-? to R. West
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03836.24 Author/Creator: West, Lewis H., 1829-? Place Written: Hampton Roads, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 October 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 19.4 cm Order a Copy
Says they are going at least as far south as Charleston, as they will be dropping off officers there. Has heard they might attack Charleston and claims 18 transport ships will be joining them down to South Carolina, enough to hold 25,000 troops. Heard rumors of a Confederate attack at Newport News. Says a man fell over 100 feet while working on the sails during a recent gale. Says he is in command of a "fine rifled twelve pounder." Written was aboard the USS "Wabash"
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