Autographed letter signed, 1841 Apr. 22.

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Autographed letter signed, 1841 Apr. 22.

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Letter addressed to William Duane, Junior Esq., Philadelphia, informs Duane that his books have been sold at auction. Harwood mentions the outfitting of his new steamship, Missouri, and discusses how the use of steam brings this country nearer to Europe.

1 letter (2 p.)

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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Duane, William J. (William John), 1780-1865

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Duane, son of William Duane (1760-1835), worked at the Aurora general advertiser in Philadelphia, practiced law (from 1815) and later served as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1833). He was removed from office for refusing to withdraw government deposits from United States Bank before a meeting of Congress. From the description of Letter to Thomas Elder esq., 7 September 1831. (Harvard Law School Library). WorldCat record id: 234342893 ...

Missouri (Steamboat)

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Harwood, A. A. (Andrew Allen), 1802-1884

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American naval officer. From the description of Autograph telegram signed : [n.p.], to the Secretary of the Navy, 1863 Jan. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270508980 Harwood joined the Navy in 1818 as a midshipman. He was promoted to Commodore in 1862 and was in charge of the Washington Navy Yard. He was promoted to rear admiral on the retired list in 1869 and died in 1884. From the description of Letter, January 9, 1862. (Naval War College). WorldCat record i...