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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03481.07 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1848 |
| Title | John Pollard Gaines to John Young Mason recommending a boy for the role of midshipman |
| Date | 13 March 1848 |
| Author | Gaines, John Pollard (1795-1857) |
| Recipient | Mason, John Y. (John Young) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Gaines states "Permit me to present to you the name of Wm O Smith of Kentucky a very promising boy and highly recommended by Govr Letcher, as well qualified to fill the office of Midshipman in the Navy." |
| Subjects | Navy Government and Civics Letter of Introduction or Recommendation |
| People | Gaines, John Pollard (1795-1857) Mason, John Y. (John Young) (1799-1859) Letcher, Robert Perkins (1788-1861) Smith, William O. (fl. 1848) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Gaines served in the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and as Governor of the Oregon Territory 1850 to 1853. Mason served at various political posts, including United States Secretary of the Navy 1844-1845 and 1846-1849, and United States Attorney General 1845-1846. Robert Perkins Letcher served as Governor of Kentucky 1840-1844. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |