Fox, Gustavus Vasa, 1821-1883 to John Dahlgren
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03959.02 Author/Creator: Fox, Gustavus Vasa, 1821-1883 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 June 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 12.9 cm Order a Copy
Written by Fox as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to Dahlgren as commander of the Washington Navy Yard. Tells Dahlgren that Ericsson is willing to produce 1 inch plates. Wants his report on the firing of cannon and his opinion before he proceeds. Dahlgren wrote a note at the bottom saying "Ericson was very positive as to his plates - why should he hesitate now?" Refers to inventor John Ericsson, who designed the ironclad "Monitor."
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