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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03479.16 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1850 |
| Title | Charles William Skinner to H. Y. Purviance regarding naval matters |
| Date | 13 November 1850 |
| Author | Skinner, Charles William (fl. 1846-1882) |
| Recipient | Purviance, H.Y. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written in a secretarial hand and signed by Captain Skinner as the Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair for the Navy Department to Commander Purviance of the "Ontario." References Purviance's communication from 12 November 1850. Asks for a report on the "Carpt" (perhaps carpenter?) now on board the "Ontario." |
| Subjects | Military History Navy Artisans |
| People | Skinner, Charles William (fl. 1846-1882) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Skinner was on the USS "Jamestown" for part of 1846. He was Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair for the Navy Department from 1847-1852. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |