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to John B. Marchand

Sister says he has not written in over six weeks, inquires how he is doing, and relates family news.

GLC02680.04

to John B. Marchand

Marchand's brother discusses family events, inquires about retiring admirals, and mentions a black servant who was fired after running away. Also notes "The gas company have laid their pipes through the town and as a general thing almost every...

GLC02680.05

[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 John B. Marchand

Encloses documents relating to the Paraguay Expedition, a naval voyage Marchand is about to take to Argentina to explore various waterways. Encloses "the sheets of 'La Plata,' as far as printed, together with the map." Also encloses an article from...

GLC02680.08

to John B. Marchand [Fragment]

Last page of a letter inviting Marchand and his wife to visit during the summer. Marchand and Case both served on the Paraguay expedition.

GLC02680.09

to John B. Marchand

Copy of Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles' promotion of Samuel Huse as "acting Master of the U.S. Steamer James Adger." Includes copies of docketing/endorsements by Commander Samuel L. Breese and Commander John Jay Almy.

GLC02680.11

to John B. Marchand

Regarding promotion of Assistant Engineers. Reads in part: "You will please report the names and rank or grade of all Assistant Engineers on board the vessel who are entitled to an examination for promotion under the Circular of the Secretary of the...

GLC02680.15

to Thornton A. Jenkins

Fitzhugh reports on the amount of coal aboard his ship, the U.S.S. Sebago. Written on board the U.S.S. Sebago, as part of the blockade on Mobile, Alabama. Docket contains signed note regarding blockade ship assignments; may be in Jenkins' hand with...

GLC02680.16

Names of vessels and commanders off Mobile Bar

Lists the names of 19 vessels engaged in the blockade of Mobile Bay, their respective captains, and their exact location. Docket notes "several absent."

GLC02680.17

to John B. Marchand

Has heard that Jenkins thinks his ship is not in proper position in the blockade, and hopes to rectify this problem. Says he felt he was in the proper position, states he takes "pride in endeavouring to go where I am ordered," and asks if he should...

GLC02680.18