July 10, 1875

Schley, Winfield Scott, 1839-1911

Typed letter signed

Title: to William Sampson

Attempting to correct newspaper reports that he was responsible for victory over the Spanish fleet on 3 July. Encloses a copy of the cipher telegram.

GLC04276

26 July 1898

Schley, Winfield Scott, 1839-1911

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A.W. Reese

Days after triumphing over the Spanish Squadron at Santiago, Cuba, and sent from flagship Brooklyn: "Thank you for your note of congratulation. I am afraid I am being praised more than I deserve for a simple act of duty which my whole training in life has been directed...! The victory was won by all who were engaged, and the people's thanks are more due to them than to me..."

GLC09073

1888/11/30

Schley, Winfield Scott, 1839-1911

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Hausch [?] re: answering a letter

Written on Navy Department stationery. [Civil War generals from border states] One bust engraving of Schley incldued as collateral.

GLC02456.25