30 June 1851

Bell, Henry H., 1808-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the editors of the National Intelligencer

Written by Lieutenant Bell who asked that the daily edition of the National Intelligencer be stopped and that the weekly version be sent instead. Encloses three dollars (not included). This short note is signed "H.H. Bell" and he was identified as the Bell who became a Civil War admiral by a partially erased pencil note in the upper left corner of the document. Small tear in upper left corner.

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4 June 1852

Lavallette, Elie Augustus F., 1790-1862

Letter signed

Title: to Andrew H. Foote

Written by Lavallette as Commander in Chief of the African Squadron to Lieutenant Foote. Forwards a letter he found in his papers (not included). Hopes Foote had a short passage and a pleasant meeting with his family and friends. Document has been torn in upper right corner and is close to being torn along the folds. Written while aboard the "USS Germantown".

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4 January 1853

Greer, James A., 1833-1904

Letter signed

Title: to J. B. Pollock

Written by Greer the year he graduated from the Naval Academy. References Pollock's letter from 13 December 1852 where Pollock said he sent a map of Texas to his agent. The agent was supposed to forward it to Greer. Says the agent has failed to comply with Pollock's request.

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4 August 1855

Stewart, Charles, 1778-1869

Letter signed

Title: to Thomas Turner

Written in a secretarial hand and signed twice by Stewart as Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard to Lieutenant Turner of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Tells him to take command of recruits given to him by Commander Engle and to proceed to Amboy by railroad and then to New York and report to Captain Boannan. Turner is to return after this is done. Boannan signed the letter and stated that Turner arrived in New York on 8 August. Stewart signed it and noted that he reported back to Philadelphia on 23 August. The letter is mounted with paste on another sheet of paper.

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28 March 1856

McKeever, fl. 1856

Signature

Title: [Autograph cut-out of a McKeever letter]

Autograph (1.9 x 11.3 cm.) was cut from a larger letter and is pasted to a larger piece of paper (5 x 22.5 cm.). Above the autograph it is marked "Reported." The first letter of the first name, which is illegible, is next to the name "McKeever." Pencil note on the larger sheet says it could be for a "Chauncey McKeever," but that could not be confirmed.

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3 January 1857

Ingraham, Duncan N., 1802-1891

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for the Bureau of Ordnance & Hydrography]

Countersigned by Matthew F. Maury as Superintendent of the Naval Observatory certifying that seven dollars should be paid to the Navy Agent at Philadelphia. Signed by Ingraham as Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance. Ingraham entered the CSN in 1861, serving as commandant of the Charleston naval station from 1862-1865.

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8 October 1861

Green, Joseph F., 1811-1897

Letter signed

Title: to William Boud & Son

Written in secretarial hand and signed by Green as Assistant Inspector in charge of Ordinance at the Ordinance Office of the Boston Navy Yard to the firm William Boud & Son. Says three chronometers will be sent to them to be put in good order.

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20 May 1861

Craven, Thomas, 1808-1887

Letter signed

Title: to Eugene L. Morton

Written by Commander Craven to Morton as a Navy Agent in Boston. Encloses a bill (not included) of E.B. Knapp for a steamboat fare of recruits for $21. Asks him to send the amount.

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4 November 1863

Bache, Alexander Dallas, 1806-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clarence Fendall

Bache, of the coastal survey, tells Fendall to proceed to Cairo and report to Admiral Porter. Stamp on verso "Exchanged by order Secretary Navy."

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18 November 1864

Baker, Charles H., fl. 1864

Document signed

Title: [U.S. Navy appropriations document]

Signed twice by Baker as Chief Engineer of the U.S. Navy. The Navy reimbursed Baker for 144 miles of travel between Boston and Newport, Rhode Island. He was given $13.68.

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31 March 1864

Steedman, Charles, fl. 1864

Document signed

Title: [U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery receipt to Dr. John J. Miles]

Receipt for medical supplies. It was signed off twice by a fleet surgeon, J.M. Clelland, and also by a Commodore Charles (Heerman or Sherman). Receipt totals $16.72 for items like salt, soap, and brandy.

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27 October 1864

Missroon, J.S., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W.E.S. Norton

Written by Missroon as an Inspector of Ordnance at the Boston Navy Yard to Norton as a U.S. Navy agent. Says the "Emery Wheels" have arrived while the "Iron hooping" has not been replaced. Says padlocks have not come in yet.

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13 March 1865

Poor, Charles Henry, 1808-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to consul

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

9 November 1867

Patterson, Thomas H., 1820-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John L. Barnes

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 to know if the books and postage stamps to transact the business of society will be provided by Barnes.

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24 June 1872

Taylor, William Rogers, 1811-1889

Letter signed

Title: to J. W. A. Nicholson

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 "Portsmouth" and USS "Supply" to return to the United States.Written while aboard the USS "Lancaster".

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1 August 1874

Gherardi, Bancroft, fl. 1874

Letter signed

Title: to William A. Hinds

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 a successful future. Believes Hind will be successful in life and wishes him a safe voyage home.

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30 April 1880

Balch, George Beall, 1821-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

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 of its contents as it was mislaid. Written on letterhead of the U.S. Naval Academy.

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February 5, 1882

Gorringe, Henry Honeychurch, 1841-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wetmore

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 Cathedral. Young Henry came to the United States at a young age, entering the merchant marine. When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted in the Union Navy. He quickly received many promotions during his service with the Mississippi squadron, reaching the rank of Acting-Volunteer Lieutenant. He remained in the Navy following the war, spending time in…

GLC03479.48

5 April 1883

Gorringe, Henry Honeychurch, 1841-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jonathan William Poillon

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 which has his address at 32 Waverly Place printed at the top.

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February 14, 1884

Upshur, John Henry,1823-1917

Letter signed

Title: to Horatio C. King

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.

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January 15, 1885

Preble, George Henry, 1816-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to H. W. Bryant

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.

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10 April 1863

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from camp on the Mississippi River. Mentions the levee was cut and submerged the whole country around it, sweeping away many homes and forcing people to flee to higher ground. Reports visits from Union Generals Lorenzo Thomas, John A. Logan and James B. McPherson to explain the President's policy on contrabands: fugitive slaves seeking protection behind Union Lines during the southern invasion. Claims "...within a month there will be more than 20,000 in this department alone in arms for the Union and their liberties." Encloses a yellow rose.

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25 July 1863

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Vicksburg. Discusses in detail the fall of Vicksburg and the long siege. Claims "...70,000 men had received the death blow and fell into the hands of the invincible troops of U. S. Grant..." Reports the stars and stripes now fly from the spire of the court house. Says he hopes the war will be over and he will be home by the next Fourth of July. Reports many citizens and soldiers are sick. Mentions an abundance of peaches, figs and melons.

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29 August 1863

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from a camp in Vicksburg. Thanks her for copies of the newspaper "Independent." Reports they are not campaigning now and have much free time. Comments letters from the North are scarce and wonders if his friends have all turned copperheads or simply forgotten him. Speculates many of his lady friends have gotten married because they did not want to wait for the soldiers' return. Inquires if she is going to school and playing the piano. Writes about the beautiful weather and lovely flowers. States that a large steamer blew up at the dock loaded with ammunition…

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March 29, 1864

Wright, Jason D., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Wright writes to his niece Mary Kellogg, congratulating her on her marriage to Mr. Kellogg. States he will send photographs of his family and extends an invitation for her and her new husband to visit. Claims Terra Haute is destined to be the leading city of Indiana, with manufacturing and commercial enterprise booming.

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