McBlair, William (d. 1863) to V. McBlair
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00722.62 Author/Creator: McBlair, William (d. 1863) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 June 1858 - 20 July 1858 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
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 along well with the commodore, and with his new first lieutenant, Edwin Winder. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" at sea.
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.
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