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Alfred T. Mahan naval order, 1859 Jun 9

 File — Box: 9, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 087

Scope and Contents

Naval order signed by Secretary of the Navy Isaac Toucey assigning Mahan to duty in the USS CONGRESS commanded by Captain Frederick Engle.

On verso is a note of Capt. Engle and Capt. Louis M. Goldsborough acknowledging Mahan's reporting for duty.

Dates

  • Creation: 1859 Jun 9

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical Note

Alfred T. Mahan, naval officer, was born in 1840. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1859. He served as second president of the Naval War College, 1885-1886 and again in 1892-1893. His Influence of Seapower on History was published in 1890.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

Naval order transferring Alfred T. Mahan from the Naval Academy to USS Congress.

Repository Details

Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository

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