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Autograph letter signed

to consul

13 March 1865

Poor, Charles Henry, 1808-1882

Written by Poor as commander of the USS "Saranac" to an unknown consul. Says he would be happy if he would accompany Mr. & Mrs. Phelps on board at 3:30 to take soup with him.

GLC03479.37
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Autograph letter signed

to John L. Barnes

9 November 1867

Patterson, Thomas H., 1820-?

Written by Commander Patterson to Lieutenant Commander Barnes of the Naval Academy. As the newly elected treasurer of the Branch United Naval Association of the U.S. Navy Yard at Norfolk he is forwarding the names of members who have paid dues. Wants...

GLC03479.38
Collection Item
Letter signed

to J. W. A. Nicholson

February 27, 1872

Lanman, Joseph, 1811-1874

Written in secretarial hand and signed by Rear Admiral Lanman to Captain Nicholson of the USS "Lancaster." Orders Nicholson to release John Carroll who was confined for smuggling liquor. He also directs that Carroll be taken from the crew of the...

GLC03479.42
Collection Item
Letter signed

to J. W. A. Nicholson

24 June 1872

Taylor, William Rogers, 1811-1889

Written in secretarial hand and signed by Rear Admiral Taylor as Commander in Chief of the South Atlantic Fleet to Captain Nicholson of the USS "Lancaster." Tells Nicholson, and any other officers so entitled, to transfer themselves to the USS...

GLC03479.43
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Letter signed

to William A. Hinds

1 August 1874

Gherardi, Bancroft, fl. 1874

Recommendation written in a secretarial hand and signed by Gherardi a commander in the U.S. Navy to Hind as a captain's clerk. Says that after a severing of their official relations for the past four years, he is happy to extend heartfelt wishes for...

GLC03479.44
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Autograph letter signed

to unknown

30 April 1880

Balch, George Beall, 1821-1908

Letter written by Balch as Superintendent of the Naval Academy to an unknown lawyer name the document. References recipients letter of 25 April, which asked for a reply to a 2 January note. Apologizes for neglecting the note and asks to be reminded...

GLC03479.45
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Autograph letter signed

to Wetmore

February 5, 1882

Gorringe, Henry Honeychurch, 1841-1885

Gorringe reports that he was out of town until 4 January and has not been able to leave his room since. Regrets not seeing Wetmore. Henry Honeychurch Gorringe was born in Barbados on August 11, 1841. His father served as rector to St. Michael's...

GLC03479.48
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Jonathan William Poillon

5 April 1883

Gorringe, Henry Honeychurch, 1841-1885

Writes to say he has received no answer in relation to the note he sent about the return of coins he lent to the numismatic society. Wants to make sure they will be returned and to know when to expect them. Written on Gorringe's personal stationary...

GLC03479.49
Collection Item
Letter signed

to Horatio C. King

February 14, 1884

Upshur, John Henry,1823-1917

Written by Commodore Upshur as Commandant of the New York Navy Yard to King as Judge Advocate General. King is invited to attend the official reception for the remains of Lieutenant Commander George W. De Long and his companions on 21 February.

GLC03479.50
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to H. W. Bryant

January 15, 1885

Preble, George Henry, 1816-1885

Written by retired Rear Admiral Preble to Bryant. Apologizes for not realizing he was a member of the Gorgas Society. Says he never received notification of his election or a certificate of membership. Asks to be sent information.

GLC03479.51

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