Box 1

This record group is comprised of correspondence, memoranda, lists, contracts, inventories, and plans regarding the establishment, administration and curriculum of the Naval War College, new building construction, and items relating to the establishment of a naval coaling station somewhere in the Narragansett Bay, R.I. Of particular interest may be correspondence with discussions about merging the NWC with the Naval Torpedo Station in 1888 and the possible removal of NWC to Washington, D.C. in 1910-1911. Also included are journals and letterpress copybooks kept by past NWC presidents, Charles Stockton and French E. Chadwick.

Postcard sent by Richard C. Drum, Adjutant General of the United States Army, to Stephen B. Luce recommending Lieutenant Tasker H. Bliss for post at the Naval War College as instructor of Military Science. Drum writes that Tasker would be a better selection over Luce's pick, writing that Tasker is "one of the most accomplished officers," and he wants Luce to "have the very best man."

Signed order detailing 1st Lieutenant Tasker H. Bliss, 1st Artillery, as instructor of military science at the Naval War College by command of Lieutenant General Sheridan, R.C. Drum, Adjutant General and signed by the Assistant Adjutant General.