Report on the Dismantling of Florida Lighthouses Upon the Outbreak of the Civil War, 1861

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approved, as our only desire was to serve our Country having performed a journey of about 140 miles. 90 of it on foot, being exposed to a burning Sun and drenching rains, and with a very scant allowance of food--

We are very Respectfully
Your Excellencies Most obt. Servants

James Paine
A. Oswald Lang
Francis A. Ivey