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4 November 1863
Bache, Alexander Dallas, 1806-1867
to Clarence Fendall
Bache, of the coastal survey, tells Fendall to proceed to Cairo and report to Admiral Porter. Stamp on verso "Exchanged by order Secretary Navy."
GLC03479.32
18 November 1864
Baker, Charles H., fl. 1864
[U.S. Navy appropriations document]
Signed twice by Baker as Chief Engineer of the U.S. Navy. The Navy reimbursed Baker for 144 miles of travel between Boston and Newport, Rhode Island. He was given $13.68.
GLC03479.33
31 March 1864
Steedman, Charles, fl. 1864
[U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery receipt to Dr. John J. Miles]
Receipt for medical supplies. It was signed off twice by a fleet surgeon, J.M. Clelland, and also by a Commodore Charles (Heerman or Sherman). Receipt totals $16.72 for items like salt, soap, and brandy.
GLC03479.34
27 October 1864
Missroon, J.S., fl. 1864
to W.E.S. Norton
Written by Missroon as an Inspector of Ordnance at the Boston Navy Yard to Norton as a U.S. Navy agent. Says the "Emery Wheels" have arrived while the "Iron hooping" has not been replaced. Says padlocks have not come in yet.
GLC03479.35
13 March 1865
Poor, Charles Henry, 1808-1882
to consul
Written by Poor as commander of the USS "Saranac" to an unknown consul. Says he would be happy if he would accompany Mr. & Mrs. Phelps on board at 3:30 to take soup with him.
GLC03479.37
9 November 1867
Patterson, Thomas H., 1820-?
to John L. Barnes
Written by Commander Patterson to Lieutenant Commander Barnes of the Naval Academy. As the newly elected treasurer of the Branch United Naval Association of the U.S. Navy Yard at Norfolk he is forwarding the names of members who have paid dues. Wants...
GLC03479.38
27 February 1872
Lanman, Joseph, 1811-1874
to J. W. A. Nicholson
Written in secretarial hand and signed by Rear Admiral Lanman to Captain Nicholson of the USS "Lancaster." Orders Nicholson to release John Carroll who was confined for smuggling liquor. He also directs that Carroll be taken from the crew of the...
GLC03479.42
24 June 1872
Taylor, William Rogers, 1811-1889
Written in secretarial hand and signed by Rear Admiral Taylor as Commander in Chief of the South Atlantic Fleet to Captain Nicholson of the USS "Lancaster." Tells Nicholson, and any other officers so entitled, to transfer themselves to the USS...
GLC03479.43
1 August 1874
Gherardi, Bancroft, fl. 1874
to William A. Hinds
Recommendation written in a secretarial hand and signed by Gherardi a commander in the U.S. Navy to Hind as a captain's clerk. Says that after a severing of their official relations for the past four years, he is happy to extend heartfelt wishes for...
GLC03479.44
30 April 1880
Balch, George Beall, 1821-1908
to unknown
Letter written by Balch as Superintendent of the Naval Academy to an unknown lawyer name the document. References recipients letter of 25 April, which asked for a reply to a 2 January note. Apologizes for neglecting the note and asks to be reminded...
GLC03479.45
5 February 1882
Gorringe, Henry Honeychurch, 1841-1885
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...
GLC03479.48
5 April 1883
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...
GLC03479.49
14 February 1884
Upshur, John Henry,1823-1917
to Horatio C. King
Written by Commodore Upshur as Commandant of the New York Navy Yard to King as Judge Advocate General. King is invited to attend the official reception for the remains of Lieutenant Commander George W. De Long and his companions on 21 February.
GLC03479.50
15 January 1885
Preble, George Henry, 1816-1885
to H. W. Bryant
Written by retired Rear Admiral Preble to Bryant. Apologizes for not realizing he was a member of the Gorgas Society. Says he never received notification of his election or a certificate of membership. Asks to be sent information.
GLC03479.51
March 29, 1864
Wright, Jason D., fl. 1864
to Mary (Wright) Kellogg
Wright writes to his niece Mary Kellogg, congratulating her on her marriage to Mr. Kellogg. States he will send photographs of his family and extends an invitation for her and her new husband to visit. Claims Terra Haute is destined to be the leading...
GLC03523.31.25
1912-1927
Unknown
Newspaper Clippings
Three undated newspaper articles. Two obituaries for Mary Kellogg, who died in 1912, and one article mentioning her daughter Mrs. L. E. Dodson, probably written in 1927.
GLC03523.31.26
6 September 1862
Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882
[to his parents]
Reports that he has left Rienzi and will be going to either Cincinnati or Louisville, KY. Writes that Corinth is heavily fortified and is presently deserted. Would like to see his parents if he travels to Cincinnati.
GLC06728.021
28 August 1863
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister
Wheeler is very pleased with the consistency in which his family writes him and states that he thinks no one else in camp gets as much correspondence from home as he does. Reports that Union forces are in Chattanooga and his entire Brigade in...
GLC07460.047
5 September 1863
Writes that he is encouraged by his mother's message of strength and courage. Mentions that the men are drilling five days out of the week and travel a mile to find suitable ground for drillling. He reports that the 129th Illinois and the 3rd Ohio...
GLC07460.048
15 May 1887
Worden, John Lorimen, 1818-1897
to O. H. Peck
Written by retired Rear Admiral Worden to Peck who asked for the addresses of Loyall Farragut, the son of Admiral David Farragut, and A.R.S. Foote, the son of Admiral Andrew Foote. Worden says that Loyall lives at 113 East 36th Street in New York...
GLC03479.55
7 January 1890
McCawley, Charles G., 1827-1891
to W. B. Franklin
Written by McCawley as Colonel Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps to General Franklin as the Commissioner General of the Paris Exposition. References Franklin's letter of 28 December 1889, but says he has not received a copy of his letter to "the...
GLC03479.58
1900-1929
Walker, J.E., ?
to Miss Auerbach
Walker thanks Miss Auerbach for photographs that were left for him at the club. Hopes to thank her in person for the pleasant reminder of Childwold. Dated 21 September without a year. Written on stationery of the Metropolitan Club.
GLC03479.73
29 August 1787
Cutler, Manasseh, 1742-1823
[Report from a meeting of the directors and agents of the Ohio Company]
Discusses a contract stating the boundaries of a tract land in the Ohio valley region between the Board of Treasury and Manasseh Cutler. Also that another tract be reserved for a city and common land in the Ohio valley region. Noted that the...
GLC02437.03648
28 September 1787
Board of Treasury
[A report from the Board of Treasury regarding foreign and domestic debt]
Report presented to Congress by the Board of Treasury detailing foreign and domestic debt. Includes lists of amounts on requisition by state, year and purpose. Dated in print on page 7. Signed in print on page 10 by Samuel Osgood, Walter Livingston...
GLC02437.03668
11 October 1787
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
to Gouverneur Morris
Noted as a copy. Written in Henry Knox's hand, bearing his signature as "Genl. Knox" in the body. Discusses an unspecified business idea of Henry Knox's, which Ogden supports wholeheartedly. Writes, "the information in his possession will I believe...
GLC02437.03672
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