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As commodore, standing full-length portrait Napoleon pose

Ink inscription on recto "Farragut." Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by E. Anthony, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of New York." Graphite inscription on verso...

GLC05111.02.1425

As rear-admiral, seated 1/2 length portrait with hat in lap, sword on hip

Graphite inscription on recto "Com. Farragut."

GLC05111.02.1426

As rear-admiral, seated 3/4 length portrait

Farragut is wearing dress uniform with epaulettes. His left hand holds his sword, and his hat rests on a table to his left. Imprint on recto "W. Bienmuller, Phot." Graphite inscription on verso "9/02." Ink inscription on verso "D.G. Farragut...

GLC05111.02.1427

As rear-admiral, seated 3/4 length portrait

Subject has his right arm on an arm-rest, his left hand is in his lap, and he is wearing a large ring on the left hand. Imprint on recto "J. Gurney & Son Photo, N.Y." Ink inscription on verso "D.G.Farragut vice-admiral." Photographers imprint on...

GLC05111.02.1428

As rear-admiral, bust portrait

Graphite inscription on image "Farragut." Graphite inscription on recto "Farragut." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway, New York. 408 Calle de la Habana, Habana. 31 Passage du Havre, Paris."

GLC05111.02.1429

As rear-admiral, seated 3/4 length portrait with hands in lap

Graphite inscription on verso "[struck: Winfield Scott] Farragut" "25.--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery." Cancelled...

GLC05111.02.1430

Naval Heroes

Maquette comprised of 7 cartes de visite of naval admirals who served in the Union Forces during the American Civil War and 2 separate oval pieces of scalloped paper inscribed with the words "Naval" and "Heroes." Each carte de visite is pasted on...

GLC05111.01.0467

1864 Diary

In this diary, dated from January through November, 1864, Henry Cook documents life in the US Signal Corps. Stationed near New Bern, NC, Cook writes of matters of daily life--meals, rations, guard duty, trips to town, construction projects--and of...

GLC03958.03

[Scrapbook of James M. Bailey]

Professionally prepared scrapbook entitled "History Set Right," published in 1869, with 2 pamphlets and 2 maps bound into the book. Also bound in are two colored lithographs of the "Manassas" and the "Louisiana" (original 19th century binding stubs...

GLC04965

Admiral Farragut and Captain Drayton on deck of U.S. frigate Hartford

A print of a photograph of Admiral David G. Farragut and Captain Percival Drayton on the deck of the USS Hartford (1858). Farragut leans against the wheel, while the ship's commander, Captain Drayton stands to the left of him. The Hartford served as...

GLC05111.01.0234

[Thanks to officers & men for gallant conduct in battle of Mobile Bay]

Draft of General Order # 12 signed by Rear Admiral Farragut. Thanks the crews of the ships that fought in the battle for Mobile Bay "for their gallant conduct during the fight." Lauds their lack of hesitation, even when they were asked "to follow...

GLC04664.01

[General order requesting fleet to thank God for victory]

A clerical copy of the General Order issued by Farragut on 7 August 1864. The order asks the fleet to give thanks to God for their victory in the Battle of Mobile Bay.

GLC04664.02

to Mr. Denison

Written by Rear Admiral Farragut to a Mr. Denison. Sends along a letter (not included here) in relation to the "Frank Mumford," "a steamer we captured alone & now lease out until she can be brought before a court." Cryptically says "I wish to let her...

GLC03631

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 68, (May 4, 1862)]

Includes correspondence from Texas Rangers at the Battle of Shiloh, dated April 19, 1862. Includes descriptions of Commodore Farragut, Nickajack, and Corinth. Miscellaneous advertisements throughout. Issue has archival tape in several places.

GLC05959.09.013

[Map of the Mississippi River depicting fleet and fort positions near Vicksburg]

Possibly created by Evelyn Kelsey, who completed an accompanying sketch aboard a steamer on the Mississippi River. Depicts the position of the fleets of Union General David G. Farragut and Foot (possibly Andrew Hull Foote). Indicates the location...

GLC05555.03

David Glasgow Farragut

Depicts Farragut standing 3/4 length in Napoleonic pose, holding cap and wearing sword. Pencil inscription on verso (not DGD's writing) "Presented 1863 sent from N.O. [New Orleans]." Signed on mount and verso. Photographer imprint on verso.

GLC05595.01

Correspondence between the mayor and federal authorities relative to the occupation of New Orleans, together with the proceedings of the common council

Correspondence of Monroe, mayor of New Orleans, with Butler and Farragut, relating to the surrender and early occupation of New Orleans. Accounts of the meetings of the Common Council of New Orleans also included. Printed at the Bulletin Book and...

GLC06158.10

to Admiral T. Bailey re: inexperienced troops, sunken gunboats, rebel raiders

"I hear of it all the time, send more force is the constant cry, or we will be overpowered -- & now that I have no more to send." Written aboard the Flagship "Hartford".

GLC06966

to P. Wales

Written by Flag Officer Farragut to Wales as Surgeon on the USS "Colorado." Commands him to take charge of the hospital at Pilot Town and to make arrangements for the comfort of the sick and wounded. He is allowed to take any of the houses...

GLC02476

[Portrait of David G. Farragut]

Engraved portrait of Farragut in uniform, with his facsimile signature below. Printed by Richard Rutter and Company.

GLC02680.06

to Thornton A. Jenkins

Copy of a letter discussing naval strategy and suggesting that Pensacola, Florida be warned, in case a Confederate ram tries a sneak attack there. Says the rebel rams Tennessee and Baltic are nearby. Written on board the U.S.S. Calhoun, in the...

GLC02680.22

to John B. Marchand

A brief communication from Farragut, requesting the "names and positions of all the vessels in your division on the first and fifteenth of every month." Written on board the U.S.S. Hartford, off Pensacola, Florida, during the Union blockade of major...

GLC02680.25

to John B. Marchand

Stating that he is aware of the situation of sailors whose term has expired, and enclosing an address [not present] on the subject. Written in response to a letter sent to Farragut by sailors on the U.S.S. Lackawanna. Written on board the U.S.S...

GLC02680.27

to John B. Marchand

Smith, the Chief of the Navy's Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, writes to confirm the enlistment of Julius Manheim, apparently one of Marchand's men. Encloses papers [not present] pertaining to Manheim. Forwarded on to Farragut, with his...

GLC02680.29

to William Faxon

Written by Rear Admiral Farragut to Faxon as the chief clerk of the Navy Department on stationery of Astor House. Says he saw Mr. Davis, a government paymaster, and told him to go to Washington to settle the matter of the prize money that was turned...

GLC04083