Porter, David, 1780-1843 to R. Smith

GLC02734

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GLC#
GLC02734
Type
Letters
Date
December 2, 1826
Author/Creator
Porter, David, 1780-1843
Title
to R. Smith
Place Written
Vera Cruz, Mexico
Pagination
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
The First Age of Reform

Writing to a banker in Washington, D.C., arranges for his wife's finances after his defection to Mexico. Sends along with his letter eight hundred dollars, four hundred of which is to be given to his wife, the rest to be put in his bank account. Adds, "I hope my writing will have no cause to be ashamed of my conduct on any occasion." One full length seated engraving of David Porter included.

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