Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914

Holograph letter signed to Colonel Sterling, London, England, indicating that he is sending him a copy of his interest of America in Seapower. This book will give citizenry food for thought; Mahan urges readers to acquaint themselves with the history of Great Britain and the common interest both countries share.

Letter from Alfred T. Mahan in New York City to W. H. Rideing, Esq. informing him that he has not written the article on David G. Farragut but the delay will not be long. This letter is dated March 29 and is likely to have been written sometime around 1893.

This item contains comments by AT Mahan on a strategic plan drawn up at the Naval War College regarding the preparedness and abilities of Blue and Orange. Included are the War College's notes about his comments, and Mahan's reply. It also contains personal correspondence between ADM Raymond P. Rodgers and Mahan seeking consent to provide the General Board with his comments. A note on the cover confirms the information was shared with the General Board.

Typewritten transcription of part of the 1884 Dec 31 letter from Alfred T. Mahan to his daughter, Helen E. Mahan, on the importance of receiving the rite of Confirmation.

Letter from Alfred T. Mahan to his brother, Frederick A. Mahan in Montgomery, Alabama on 1895 Dec 15. In this letter, A. T. Mahan described his understanding of their brother, Dennis H. Mahan's personal and financial affairs.

Letter written by Alfred T. Mahan while at sea on the U.S.S. Wachusett to his daughter, Helen. In this letter Mahan includes books that he would wish her to read during the following winter.

Letter written by Alfred T. Mahan while serving on the U.S.S. Wachusett to his daughter, Helen. In this letter Mahan writes about the importance of receiving the rite of Confirmation.

Letter written by Alfred T. Mahan to his daughter, Helen E. Mahan wishing her a happy birthday while he was away in Newport, RI.

Letter written by Alfred T. Mahan to his daughter, Helen E. Mahan in which he provides advice on how to care for people to whom she may feel indifferent towards.

Letter written by Alfred T. Mahan to his daughter, Helen E. Mahan in which he discusses marriage.