18 April 1849

Jones, Thomas Ap Catesby, 1790-1858

Manuscript letter

Title: to Charles M. Armstrong

Jones' letter discussing John B. Marchand's "lack of zeal and restiveness" and his "hostility to my lawful authority," written in Marchand's hand. Jones discusses the insubordinate actions of Marchand and two other officers, which he says were caused by "gold mania." Says these officers opposed his orders, and then acted disrespectfully towards their superior officer. Jones' letter attacking these officers has become public, and he assures Lieutenant Armstrong that his censures were only directed towards those three officers, and not intended for other officers under his command. Written…

GLC02680.01

10 October 1849

Jones, Thomas Ap Catesby, 1790-1858

Letter signed

Title: to John B. Marchand

Denying Marchand's request to be relieved of his post and return home. "I can see nothing in your situation oppressive or even unusual in the naval service...It is a great innovation upon usage, and the obligations of Commissioned officers to their country to suppose, that they, like enlisted persons engage for a limited term and at the expiration thereof have a right to go home, no such right exists while their services are required abroad." Written on board "Flag Ship 'Savannah.'"

GLC02680.03

January 29, 1847

Jones, Thomas Ap Catesby, 1790-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frederic Oxman

Commodore Jones accedes to Oxman's request for an autograph. Written near Prospect Hill, Virginia.

GLC03479.15