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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01126 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1843 |
| Title | General Order no. 8 regarding African Squadron vessels' procedure for obtaining supplies |
| Date | ca. 29 October 1843 |
| Author | Perry, Matthew Calbraith (1794-1858) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Commodore Perry writes these orders as Commander of United States Naval Forces on the Western Coast of Africa. Appears to be docketed in pencil at the top of page one, noting this order was received "at sea." Date from docket. |
| Subjects | African American History Slavery Slave Trade African Squadron Navy Maritime Africa Global History and Civics |
| People | Perry, Matthew Calbraith (1794-1858) |
| Theme | Government & Politics; African Americans; Slavery & Abolition; Foreign Affairs; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |