6400. (document) Light-Boat at Smith’s Point, Virginia. January 7, 1843.
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6400. (document) Light-Boat at Smith’s Point, Virginia. January 7, 1843.
Light-Boat at Smith’s Point, Virginia. January 7, 1843.
Rare letter regarding appointment of a Keeper for the Light Boat:
[document – letterpress copy. 7½” x 10”. 1 page.].
“[to] Hon.Henry A. Wise, House of Representatives, Washington.
Treasury Department.
January 7th, 1843.
Sir:
I have only received the letter addressed to you by J. M. Jennings in support of the application of O. B. Travers for appointment to the charge of the Light Boat at Smith’s Point.
The letter is placed on file with other papers on the same subject.
I have the honor to be, Your Obediant Servent,
[signed] W. [Walter] J. Forward. Secretary of Treasury.”
#6400. $68.