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1861 Civil War Privateer Hostage Letter to Merchants Exchange

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1861 Civil War Privateer Hostage Letter to Merchants Exchange

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Letter sent from Boston in 1861 to Merchants Exchange regarding captured sailors. Sailors were captured by the privateer vessel Jeff Davis and transferred to the ship Mary Goodell. Signed by a Mr. John T. Smith. MEG IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. When you registered for the auction you agreed to these terms and will be required to comply with them.

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1861 Civil War Privateer Hostage Letter to Merchants Exchange

Name: 1861 Civil War Privateer Hostage Letter to Merchants Exchange
SKU: 155076848
Price: 50 USD
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