Letter from William Wilkins to Mahlon Dickerson

Letter from William Wilkins to Mahlon Dickerson
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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.

People: 
Wilkins, William
Dickerson, Mahlon
Subject: 
Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: 
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 
1820-1839
Location: 
I-Friends-1983-21
Origin: 
Gift of Friends of the Library