Box 26

Sheet music for "The Song of the Seabees," with music by Peter De Rose and lyrics by Sam M. Lewis, 1942. Dedicated to the Seabees construction and fighting men of the U.S. Navy. Published by Robbins Music Corporation, New York.

"Gone to Korea: The Social Disease of 1950 and Other Just So-So Stories" by Patterson. Includes his poetry, color photographs, chapters on the occupation of Japan, 1951; Service in Korea, 1951; Postwar Navy, 1954; and Prewar Navy, 1927-1941. Privately printed, 2003.

Letter from SECNAV James C. Dobbin appointing Luce a master in the Navy as of 15 September 1855 and indicating a warrant is being sent.

Letter from Chief Clerk, Navy Department, enclosing Luce's commission to Lieutenant, USN.

Letter signed from Secretary of the Navy, James C. Dobbin, appointing Luce acting master of the Schooner Madison to the Hydrographic party on the Coast Survey.

Letter from SECNAV James C. Dobbin, notifying him of his appointment as Lieutenant, USN, as of 16 September 1855, with a commission forthcoming.

Letter from W. F. Shubrick, President of the Board of Examiners, U.S. Naval School, Annapolis, Md., informing Luce that he passed exams in Seamanship, Mathematics, Navigation, Mechanics, Astronomy, Gunnery, Steam, and French. Includes typed copy of letter.

Holograph account entitled "Naval History" listing Luce's U.S. Navy assignments through 1865 written by him and dated 14 July 1866.

Letter from J. V. S. Oddie, Secretary, New York Yacht Club, electing Luce an honorary member.

Letter appointing Luce a passed midshipman with assigned rank as of 10 August 1847, number 126.