February 13, 1863

Gorringe, Henry Honeychurch, 1841-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John G. Walker

Written by Acting Ensign Gorringe to Lieutenant Commander Walker. Reports that William Fordam and Henry Hines both disobeyed orders while he was officer of the deck on 10 February 1863. The order was repeated and they both refused to do any more duty on the "Baron de Kalb." Written aboard the USS "Baron de Kalb" on the Yazoo River.

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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…

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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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