Letter, February 28, 1835.

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Letter, February 28, 1835.

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Handwritten letter signed, February 28, 1835. Requests two of the best chronometers belonging to the Government to be delivered to the USS Constitution in the Charleston Navy Yard.

1 item (1 p.) ; 20 x 13 cm.

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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