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Box 18

 Container

Contains 22 Results:

James M. Forsyth document, 1899 Jun 30

 File — Box: 18, Folder: 21
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 350
Scope and Contents

Typed document signed by Captain Forsyth, of the USS Baltimore, requesting fresh bread for the crew.

Dates: 1899 Jun 30

Husband E. Kimmel note, 1958 Jun 6

 File — Box: 18, Folder: 17
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 346
Scope and Contents

Holograph note to Keith Thompson and typed copy of letter to Missouri Congressman Clarence Cannon, 3 June 1958, regarding his remarks on lack of communication and cooperation between Kimmel and General Short prior to Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Kimmel denies these allegations and asserts that he was not informed of the. Japanese ultimatum of 28 November 1941, or previous intercepted message traffic. The successful attack on Pearl Harbor was due to lack of information, not interservice rivalries.

Dates: 1958 Jun 6