The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00722.62 |
| From Archive Folder | William McBlair collection |
| Title | William McBlair to V. McBlair discussing naval life and family matters |
| Date | 24 June - 20 July 1858 |
| Author | McBlair, William (d. 1863) |
| Recipient | McBlair, V. |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | To his wife discussing naval life and family matters. Discusses his movements and activities at sea. Notes that some Liberians misspell their names, including a young boy he has taken on board the ship to help for a time. States that he is getting along well with the commodore, and with his new first lieutenant, Edwin Winder. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" at sea. |
| Subjects | African American History Education Navy Maritime Children and Family Africa African Squadron Military History Global History and Civics |
| People | McBlair, V. (fl. 1857-1859) McBlair, William (d. 1863) |
| Theme | African Americans; Education; Naval & Maritime; Children & Family; Women in American History; Foreign Affairs; Slavery & Abolition |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | William McBlair was a United States naval officer in command of the ship "Dale," responsible for catching illegal slave trading ships off the coast of Africa. Later served in the Confederate Navy. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |