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McKean, William (fl. 1861) to Rosa McKean

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04188.15 Author/Creator: McKean, William (fl. 1861) Place Written: Frigate Niagra off Pickens Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 November 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 12 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses a military action off Pensacola

McKean family

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