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- GLC#
- GLC03836.18-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 26 August 1861
- Author/Creator
- West, Lewis H., 1829-?
- Title
- to R. West
- Place Written
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Pagination
- 2 p. : docket ; Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.5 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Tells his mother that he received an appointment as Acting Master in the U.S. Navy. Says he is now detached from the USS "Perry" and has been ordered to report to Flag Officer Stringham at Hampton Roads for duty on the USS "Wabash." Took the oath of allegience that morning and will start for Hampton Roads tomorrow. Says the "Wabash" is going to sea immediately with the "Minnesota" and the "Pawnee." Is afraid that he might not get there before the "Wabash" leaves because of "red tapeism."
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