Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804; United States. Secretary of the Treasury
Hamilton orders that the losses of British vessels as a result of French privateers be calulated. The order is typed on off-white slightly torn paper and is signed in dark brown ink.
Perkins, Edward H.; Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869; United States. Navy; United States. Treasury Department; United States. Postmaster General; Letters; Seals (Closures); Sealing-wax
In this letter, written in brown ink on beige paper, Kendall informs Perkins that he will receive $53.10 as his pay and rations for July and August.
Bancroft, George, 1800-1891; Roosevelt, Henry L.; Anniversaries; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); United States Naval Academy; Collecteana files
The Naval Academy at Annapolis put on a 90th celebration. They honored George Bancroft, "Father of the Naval Academy," for starting the school without support from others. Henry Roosevelt also came to speak and there was a mock-battle set up.
Bancroft, George, 1800-1891; Roosevelt, Henry L.; Anniversaries; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); United States Naval Academy; Collecteana files
This article is an overview of a ceremony held by Henry L. Roosevelt honoring George Bancroft. It lists Bancroft's accomplishments, such as starting the Naval Academy at Annapolis and sending General Zachary Taylor to war in the Gulf.
Darwin expresses disagreement regarding a testimonial for a contemporary, Professor [J-Neth?]. Darwin states his views as to the kind of tribute he deems proper in the circumstances.
Perkins, Edward H.; Southard, Samuel L. (Samuel Lewis), 1787-1842; United States. Navy; United States. Secretary of the Navy; Letters
In this letter, written in brown ink on beige paper, Perkins informs Hatkins of his orders in reporting for duty and encloses a copy of his letter from Southard dated 1828 June 14. The letter is transcribed in pencil on Page 2 and there is a...
