9 April 1857
Dornin, Thomas A. (1800-1874)
Manuscript letter signed
Title: to William McBlair
Enclosing a letter "for the guidance Purser Cunningham" regarding letters of credit and a copy of a letter regarding pay to officers on McBlair's ship, the "Dale." Thomas A. Dornin, a Captain in the United States Navy, was later promoted to Commodore. In 1855, Dornin had captured two slave vessels off the African coast with over 1,400 slaves on board.
GLC00722.08