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David Dixon Porter letter to Theodore Porter, 1882 Jan 5

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 19
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 042

Scope and Contents

Letter to Lieutenant Theodoric Porter (son), regarding family matters and official Navy business.

Dates

  • Creation: 1882 Jan 5

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.

Biographical Note

Rear Admiral David D. Porter enlisted in the Navy in 1826. He took part in the Mexican War and served with distinction in the Civil War, where he was in command of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron in 1864.

Extent

1 folder : 4 pages

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository

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