Mason, John Y., 1799-1859 Report of the Secretary of the Navy
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.115 Author/Creator: Mason, John Y., 1799-1859 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Book Date: 1847-1848 Pagination: Irregular paging ; 23.9 x 15.4 cm. Order a Copy
Autograph of R.S. Baker inside front cover. Report of Secretary of the Navy Mason discussing naval coverage throughout the world. Appendix from Executive Document. No. 1 includes military reports from army commanders in Mexico to Mason. Report includes Executive Document. No. 1 and No. 6. Back cover lined with flyer for an illustrated natural history book by Dr. A.B. Strong.
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