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Collection Reference Number GLC00722.68
From Archive Folder William McBlair collection 
Title John Barclay to William McBlair regarding the condition of crew on board the "Dale"
Date 8 January 1856
Author Barclay, John (fl. 1856)  
Recipient McBlair, William  
Document Type Correspondence; Military document
Content Description Recommends finding a harbor as soon as possible. Says the crew is worn down by a long voyage and inclement weather, and there are not enough supplies to provide for them. Written on board the U.S.S. "Dale," at sea. Barclay was the surgeon and health officer.
Subjects Health and Medical  Maritime  Navy  Africa  African American History  African Squadron  Military Supplies  Military History  
People McBlair, William (d. 1863)  Barclay, John (fl. 1856)  
Theme Health & Medicine; Naval & Maritime; African Americans; Slavery & Abolition
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Additional Information William McBlair was a United States naval officer in command of the ship "Dale," responsible for catching illegal slave trading ships off the coast of Africa. Later served in the Confederate Navy.
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859