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to John B. Marchand

Requesting various information pertaining to Marchand's ship, including coal, draft, and speed of the ship. Written on board the U.S.S. Richmond.

GLC02680.30

to John B. Marchand

Copy of a circular letter from the Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography ordering captains to "instruct the officers commanding Prize vessels to deliver to the ordnance officer of the nearest Navy Yard, all arms belonging to the service, immediately on...

GLC02680.12

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 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

to John B. Marchand

From an assistant surgeon of the U. S. Volunteer Navy, confirming illnesses of two men under Marchand's command. "I hereby respectfully call a Medical Survey on Pat McGough…affected with synavitis of hip joint: and James McGuire has Typhoid fever."...

GLC02680.26

to John B. Marchand

Ordering Marchand to move his boat to replace a departing ship in the blockade. Written on board the U.S.S. Richmond during the Union blockade of Mobile Bay.

GLC02680.31

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 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

Enclosing twenty copies [not present] each "of 2 circulars issued by the Bureau of Ordnance" with orders to distribute them to all the vessels on Marchand's station. Written on board the U.S.S. Hartford, of which Percival was captain, off Pensacola...

GLC02680.24

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