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March 15, 1859
Hasker, Charles H., fl. 1824-1864
to William McBlair
Report against Clement Brooke for drunken behavior. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" off Goree Island, Senegal.
GLC00722.49
March 18, 1859
Engels, L. Allen, fl. 1858-1859
Letter with McBlair's autograph endorsement signed at the bottom, regarding the injury caused by confinement at sea. Letter reports that Henry O. Jennings and William Bainbridge have been ordered by a court martial to be confined in cells for eight...
GLC00722.50
21 March 1859
Speiden, Robert, fl. 1857-1859
Letter to McBlair listing the provisions on board the U.S.S. "Dale." The letter is a "Statement of provisions required for 116 person for sixty days and the quantity now on hand." Notes how many pounds of bread, beef, coffee, whiskey and other...
GLC00722.51
March 23, 1859
Conover, Thomas A., 1794-1864
Orders McBlair to receive two prisoners for transport to the United States. McBlair is to transport Thomas Connor and Frederick Breckendorf back to the United States. Both were discharged from the Navy for "Bad Conduct." Written on board the U.S.S...
GLC00722.52
March 25, 1859
Totten, Benjamin J., 1806-1877
Forwarding papers describing the sentences of Thomas Connor and Frederick Breckendorf. Both men had been discharged from the Navy for bad conduct. Written on board the U.S.S. "Vincennes" at Porto Praya. Benjamin J. Totten, the commander of the U.S...
GLC00722.53
24 February 1859
Case of Fredk Breckendorf, seaman
Breckendorf was court-martialed and dishonorably discharged after being found with marine drummer boy Edwin Donnohoe "under improper and suspicious circumstance." He was also placed in solitary confinement for thirty days for his "scandalous conduct...
GLC00722.54
Ordering McBlair to receive two prisoners, and to exchange drummer boys. Informs McBlair that he will receive on his ship "the men Connor and Breckendorf, sentenced by Summary Court Martial to be discharged from the Naval Services." Also orders...
GLC00722.55
March 28, 1859
Fusner, George P., fl. 1859
Transmitting the "Size Roll, & Clothing Account of Drummer" Edwin Donnohoe. Donnohoe was being transferred to McBlair's ship because of his improper involvement with a sailor on board his previous ship. Written on board the U.S.S. "Vincennes" at...
GLC00722.56
October 13, 1857-October 17, 1857
McBlair, William, ?-1863
to V. McBlair
Writing to his wife, discusses attempts to catch a slave trader, life at sea, family matters and religion. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" at sea.
GLC00722.58
1858
Letter to his wife discussing life at sea and his visit to Liberia. Upon arrival in Liberia, McBlair's ship "Dale" gives the young nation a twenty-one gun salute. In Monrovia, the Liberian capital, McBlair meets with President Benson and former...
GLC00722.59
Writing to his wife, discusses British pressure regarding American suppression of the slave trade, as well as his daily operations at sea, family affairs and religion. Hopes to return to the United States by the first of December and believes "The...
GLC00722.60
Writing to his wife, discusses the route for his voyage to the Canary Islands, his thoughts on religion and scripture, and the future of their children. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" at sea.
GLC00722.61
To his wife discussing naval life and family matters. Discusses his movements and activities at sea. Notes that some Liberians misspell their names, including a young boy he has taken on board the ship to help for a time. States that he is getting...
GLC00722.62
1858-1859
To his wife, discussing family and life at sea. Has received small gifts of gold jewelry for his family from a local governor and a native chief. Hopes he will return home in May, and says the weather has cooled recently. Written on board the U.S...
GLC00722.63
February 7, 1859
To his wife, discussing attendance at state dinners and a Liberian church service. Enjoys the state dinners, and does his best to create good will with other nations. Enjoys the church service, though much of it feels very foreign to him. Also...
GLC00722.64
March 1859
To his wife, discussing his dislike of the British, the death of a United States Consul in Sierra Leone by "homicide", and the island of Goree, a former center of the African slave trade. States he is "Anti-Anglais," calling the British "National...
GLC00722.65
January 10, 1855
Irving, Levin H., fl. 1855
Thanking the officers of the "Dale" for help acquiring "a situation," thanks to "a friendly recommendation." Irving, according to the docket, was a sailmaker. Docket may be in McBlair's hand. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale," at sea.
GLC00722.67
January 8, 1856
Barclay, John, fl. 1856
Recommends finding a harbor as soon as possible. Says the crew is worn down by a long voyage and inclement weather, and there are not enough supplies to provide for them. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale," at sea. Barclay was the surgeon and...
GLC00722.68
March 15, 1858
Unknown
Discussing events at Saint Helena since McBlair left. A friendly letter, sent via Captain Goodridge of the U.S.S. "Hazard." Name of the signer is illegible.
GLC00722.69
September 27, 1858
Sends letters and information, and thanks McBlair for a dog given as a gift. Written from Saint George's Castle, also known as Elmina Castle, a former prison and center of the African slave trade. Name of signer is illegible.
GLC00722.70
circa 1858
to Edward L. Winder
Stating that Captain McBlair has given permission for a sick man to be given medical treatment aboard the ship. Offers to pay for anything the man requires. Appears to be signed with the name "Mace." Written on half sheet. Probably written after...
GLC00722.71
1857
Commanders Stationery for the U. S. Sloop War "Dale"
A list of the stationery items belonging to the captain of the U.S.S. "Dale," including envelopes, letters and other items.
GLC00722.72
November 12, 1848
Van Valkenburgh, Loty, fl. 1848
to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh
Written to Frank when he was 13 years old by his sister Loty who seems to be somewhere in the western part of the South. Frank is referred to as "Master" in the address. Frank is separated from his family (GLC00686.19 says he is at "the Academy") and...
GLC00686.02
circa 1856
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
to George C. Whiting
Discusses the pension for the widow of Navy Commander Samuel Larkin. Mentions testimony given on the cause of his death which showed that Larkin contracted the disease while on duty in Africa. Paper watermarked "Joynson/1856." Written during...
GLC00655.09
February 4, 1860
Helper, Hinton R., 1829-1906
to John Sherman
Helper, a Unionist and anti-slavery North Carolinian, writes to Sherman, an Ohio congressman, about his opposition to slavery as a "Southern Republican." Discusses his controversial book, 'The Impending Crisis of the South.' Writes "For good or for...
GLC00657
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