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David G. Farragut letter, 1858 Dec 17

 File — Box: 24, Folder: 13
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 453

Scope and Contents

Autographed letter signed to Paul Langdon Norfolk, Va., asking him to serve as his clerk in USS Brooklyn assigned to the Gulf of Mexico. Farragut states that the pay and the travel are not inducements, but he would be pleased if Langdon accepted. Farragut discusses his orders for a trial cruise and other candidates for captain's clerk.

Dates

  • Creation: 1858 Dec 17

Creator

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Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository

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