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November 24, 1857
Duggan, John, fl. 1857-1858
to William McBlair
Duggan apologizes for his insubordination and asks to be discharged and left ashore, so that he can earn a living for his family. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale."
GLC00722.25
1858
Kennard, Joel S., 1819-?
Kennard requests McBlair's permission to punish a sailor for insubordination. Written before March 1858, on board the U.S.S. "Dale."
GLC00722.26
September 1858
Meeuwsen, C., fl. 1858
[Listing ports of call and cargoes of a Dutch ship] [in Dutch]
Listing ports of call and cargoes of a Dutch ship, with prices in dollars listed as well. Items listed range from January through 2 September 1858.
GLC00722.27
9 January 1858
Goodridge, J. Jr., fl. 1858
Regarding the arrest of Charles Campbell, a sailor from the "Dale." Campbell, who had deserted McBlair's ship, had been taken prisoner by Goodridge and his men when he was found hiding on a whaling ship. Written from the United States Consulate on...
GLC00722.28
4 February 1858
Sullivan, Jeremiah, fl. 1858
[Affadavit regarding his imprisonment]
Details events of his imprisonment on the African coast, along with Patrick Kelly and Manoel Ackmore, all sailors in the United States Navy. Affidavit relates the arrest of these three sailors after a scuffle with Portuguese soldiers and discusses...
GLC00722.29
February 28, 1858
Cunningham, John S., ?-1894
States reasons for non-fulfillment of an order. Explains that he did not appear on deck earlier in the day, because he believed the order to do so applied only to specific officers, and states he meant no harm with his actions. Apparently McBlair...
GLC00722.30
April 12, 1858
Requests a discharge so that he can return home, his reasons being "the same as stated before." With signed attestation of Stephen G. King, Sail Master, stating Duggan's signature is true. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale," at Porto Praya on Cape...
GLC00722.31
April 13, 1858
King, Stephen G., fl. 1858-1859
Requesting a survey of the ship's sails. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale." King was the Sail Master on the "Dale."
GLC00722.32
Reports that the ship's sails have been inspected, and that they are "unfit for further use." Instead recommends "that they be used for parcelling." Signed by King, Davidson and Cummings, and signed and approved by McBlair. Written on board the U...
GLC00722.33
April 23, 1858
Davidson, Hunter, 1827-1913
Copy of letter to William McBlair
Copy of a "survey upon all the important iron-work of this ship." Reports that much of the ship's ironwork is "much worn and appear unsafe." With the names of Davidson, Cummings and Dixon (all three are clerical signatures). Written on board the U...
GLC00722.34
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