Blake, George S. (George Smith), 1803-1871
Variant namesGeorge Smith Blake (1803-1871) was the son of Francis Blake (1774-1817). He entered the Navy as a very young man and rose to the rank of commodore before his retirement.
From the description of Letters, 1857-1863. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259177
Alfred T. Mahan, naval officer, was born in 1840. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1859. He served as second president of the Naval War College, 1885-1886 and again in 1892-1893. His Influence of Seapower on History was published in 1890.
From the description of Letter, May 12, 1863. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 17944215
Commodore Blake was Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy.
From the description of Letter, November 25, 1865. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 738402199
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| referencedIn | Luce, Stephen Bleecker, 1827-1917. Letter, March 1, 1865. | Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library | |
| creatorOf | Blake, George S. (George Smith), 1803-1871. Letter, November 25, 1865. | Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library | |
| creatorOf | Blake, George Smith, 1802-1871. George S. Blake diary, 1866-1867. | Massachusetts Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | Blake, George S. (George Smith), 1803-1871. Letters, 1857-1863. | Gadsden Public Library | |
| referencedIn | Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874. Correspondence, 1829-1874 | Houghton Library | |
| referencedIn | Du Pont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865. Papers, 1812-1865. | Hagley Museum & Library | |
| creatorOf | Blake, George S. (George Smith), 1803-1871. Letter, May 12, 1863. | Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library |
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Birth 1803
Death 1871
