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[Proclamation to the inhabitants of Clarksville, Tennessee]

Proclamation under the name of Rear Admiral Foote after the capture of Forts Donelson and Henry and the city of Clarksville. Written to the inhabitants of the city, at the suggestion of former Congressman Cave Johnson, after the town dignitaries...

GLC02227

As commodore, standing full-length portrait with hat and sword in hand

Imprint on recto "Commodore Foote." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.1400

As admiral, seated 1/2 length portrait with sword and hat in lap

Graphite inscription on recto "Admiral Foote." Graphite inscription on verso "40-" "Adml Foote" "Admiral Foote" "Foote." Ink stamp on verso "[struck:8247]" "68." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York...

GLC05111.02.1402

to Caroline Flagg Foote

Written by Foote as commander of the Mississippi River Squadron to his wife. Written from Island No. 10, the day after Foote's Squadron captured it. Says he can barely lift his pen to write after the recent fight and the "intense mental anxiety for...

GLC03910

Africa and the American Flag. By Commander Andrew H. Foote. U.S. Navy, Lieutenant commanding U.S. Brig. Perry on the Coast of Africa, A.D. 1850-1851.

Signed by Rear Admiral Semmes on the inner front cover. 390 pages of text followed by 18 pages of advertisements. Includes lithographs as illustration. Published by D. Appleton & Co. Discusses Western European and American interests in the African...

GLC05675

to James Wilson Grimes

Written by Rear Admiral Foote from the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting to Senator James Grimes of Iowa (Grimes served in the U.S. Senate 1859-1869). Grimes was a member of the Committee on Naval Affairs when this letter was written. References a...

GLC01952

re: dinner invitation

GLC02466.05