Harwood, A. A. (Andrew Allen), 1802-1884

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Birth 1802-10-09
Death 1884-08-28

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American naval officer.

From the description of Autograph telegram signed : [n.p.], to the Secretary of the Navy, 1863 Jan. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270508980

Harwood joined the Navy in 1818 as a midshipman. He was promoted to Commodore in 1862 and was in charge of the Washington Navy Yard. He was promoted to rear admiral on the retired list in 1869 and died in 1884.

From the description of Letter, January 9, 1862. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 708037219

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