New York Jany 3rd 1843
Commander Mackensie
Sir
Although a personal stranger to you, I cannot
restrain the expression of my feelings to you, in this moment of
universal excitement—I am a very old soldier of the Revolution,
and was present at Head...
Knowles, John H., 1830-1895; Knowles, Mary A.E.; United States. Navy -- Recruiting, enlistment, etc; Military discharge -- United States; Military pensions -- United States; Manuscripts; Photographs; Certificates;