Luce, Stephen Bleecker, 1827-1917

Document in Latin by Father Joseph Maria Rodal, Custodial Vicar, Convent of the Holy Savior, Jerusalem, on 20 August 1843, granting Luce permission to visit. Second signature is illegible. Seal torn off.

Typed letter from Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles, appointing Luce commander as of 25 July 1866.

Letter from Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles, appointing Luce lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy as of 16 July 1862.

Letter in Japanese from Vice Admiral Gombei Yamamoto, Tokyo, Japan, regarding his receipt of two pictures of the arrival of Commodore Biddle in Japan in 1846 with USS Columbus and USS Vincennes. The pictures will be kept in the Navy Department.

Typed letter from Vice Admiral Gombei Yamamoto, Tokyo, Japan, regarding his receipt of two pictures of the arrival of Commodore Biddle in Japan in 1846 with the USS Columbus and the USS Vincennes. The pictures will be kept in the Navy Department.

Manuscript letter book regarding the transfer of Coasters Harbor Island to the Navy and the construction and costs of the Naval Training Station, Newport, RI. Letters are addressed to Commodore Earl English and to Commodore Stephen B. Luce.

Biographical sketches, career material, publication and writings of NWC presidents.

Letter from J. V. S. Oddie, Secretary, New York Yacht Club, electing Luce an honorary member.

Letter from SECNAV James C. Dobbin appointing Luce a master in the Navy as of 15 September 1855 and indicating a warrant is being sent.

Letter signed from Secretary of the Navy, James C. Dobbin, appointing Luce acting master of the Schooner Madison to the Hydrographic party on the Coast Survey.