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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00722.61 |
| From Archive Folder | William McBlair collection |
| Title | William McBlair to V. McBlair discussing the route for his voyage to the Canaray Islands, religion and their children |
| Date | 24 May - 2 June 1858 |
| Author | McBlair, William (d. 1863) |
| Recipient | McBlair, V. |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Writing to his wife, discusses the route for his voyage to the Canary Islands, his thoughts on religion and scripture, and the future of their children. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale" at sea. |
| Subjects | Religion Children and Family Navy Maritime Africa African American History African Squadron Military History |
| People | McBlair, V. (fl. 1857-1859) McBlair, William (d. 1863) |
| Theme | Religion; Children & Family; Naval & Maritime; African Americans; Slavery & Abolition; Women in American History |
| 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 |