Letter : "Autocrat, Grand Gulf," to Admiral David D. Porter, 1864 Feb. 24.

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Letter : "Autocrat, Grand Gulf," to Admiral David D. Porter, 1864 Feb. 24.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270614004

Protesting the detention of the steamer "Welcome," by Captain Hoel of the "Pittsburg".

1 item (2 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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