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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

to John B. Marchand

Enclosing communications regarding James Byrnes, a deserter from the U.S. Army, who now works on board the ship. "I herewith enclose the communications relating to James Byrnes, a deserter from the U.S. Army and now serving on board this ship as...

GLC02680.19

to John B. Marchand

Relays a message from "the Admiral" asking Marchand to forward certain mails and discusses a trading ship that is overcharging for its goods. Docket notes "Reporting the 'Pelican States' violation of Revenue law." Written on board the U.S.S...

GLC02680.20

to John B. Marchand

Report on his naval actions. Explains his recent movements, and discusses those of Admiral Franklin Buchanan, the commander of Confederate ships in Mobile Bay. Says his ship will be at the Pensacola Naval Yards for repairs. Written on board the U...

GLC02680.21

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 William H. Dana

Copy of a letter to Dana, the first page ordering Dana to patrol specific waterways, the second page giving orders regarding "prizes seized at the Rio Grande." Written on board the U.S.S. Ossipee, commanded by Gillis off Galveston, Texas, during the...

GLC02680.23

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

The New Haven: Memorial to the President & his response

"New Haven" pamplet entitled-- "Memorial to the President, protesting against the use of the United-States army to enforce the bogus laws of Kansas; The Answer of President Buchanan; and The Reply of the Memorialists." Regarding the grievances of...

GLC07992.04

to Henry Knox

Laments her lonely situation, noting that a recent visitor brought her news of Henry, but no letter from him. Envies the wives of generals able to travel with their husbands: "happy Mrs. Washington happy Mrs Gates in short I do not recollect an...

GLC02437.00602