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Simpson, Edward (1824-1888) Night order book

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05911.22 Author/Creator: Simpson, Edward (1824-1888) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript Date: 26 November 1875-15 November 1876 Pagination: 1 v. : 59 p. ; 18.5 x 11.5 cm. Order a Copy

Pages one and two are "General Instructions", remainder of the book is Simpson's orders to the night watch on board the U.S.S. Omaha at sea.

Simpson, Edward, fl. 1861-1875

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