Number of Pages
4
Date
April 17, 1837
Former US Senator William Wilkins (Class of 1802) writes Secretary of the Navy Mahlon Dickerson and asks for Doctor Watson to be appointed as a Surgeon’s Mate or receive Midshipman’s commission. Wilkins notes that Watson “has already made the voyage to India” and “seems to have such a keen desire for the sea.” Transcript included.
Subject
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Time Period
Location
I-Friends-1983-21
Origin
Gift of Friends of the Library
