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Box 16

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Contains 2 Results:

Fitzhugh Lee telegram, 1898 May 7

 File — Box: 16, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 276
Scope and Contents

Holograph telegram from Lee to the Chicago Tribune thanking him for the news of Dewey's victory over the Spanish at the Battle of Manila Bay. He felt this added new laurels to the Navy.

Dates: 1898 May 7

William J. Crowe, Jr. letter, 1991 Jun 12

 File — Box: 16, Folder: 20
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 292
Scope and Contents

Typed letter signed to Florence Hennessy, Spring Lake Heights, NJ, regarding her granddaughter’s interest in a naval career. Crowe asserts that the Navy wants women and there are many opportunities for advancement in the service. There are three female admirals.

Dates: 1991 Jun 12