Ernest D. Martin letter, 1868 May 30 and 1868 Jun 08
File — Box: 28, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 571
Scope and Contents
Holograph letter signed to his brother, J. Hill Martin, Esq. in Philadelphia, Pa., from flagship of the South American Squadron, USS Powhatan, Iquique and Arica, Peru, mentioning his health, the long sea voyage, gold he has sent home, a description of Iquique with women muleteers, silver and nitrate mines, and Arica with plantations and greenery. He does not look forward to a return to Panama with its heat.
Dates
- Creation: 1868 May 30 and 1868 Jun 08
Creator
- From the Collection: Naval War College (U.S.). Naval Historical Collection (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Extent
1 folder
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository