Davidson, Hunter (1827-1913) Copy of letter to William McBlair
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00722.34 Author/Creator: Davidson, Hunter (1827-1913) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter Date: 23 April 1858 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 31 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
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.S.S. "Dale," in Porto Praya, Cape Verde. Dixon was the acting carpenter on board the "Dale."
William McBlair was a United States naval officer in command of the ship "Dale," responsible for catching illegal slave trading ships off the coast of Africa. Later served in the Confederate Navy.
Hunter Davidson was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, later served in the Confederate Navy.
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