Records of the U.S. Customs Service, 1745 - 1997. Letters Received, 1804 - 1868. Letters, 1892. Discharging "Antona"-January 30, 1862.

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Records of the U.S. Customs Service, 1745 - 1997. Letters Received, 1804 - 1868. Letters, 1892. Discharging "Antona"-January 30, 1862.

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This item consists of a letter written by Admiral Farragut and his signature.

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National Archives at Fort Worth

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Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

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David Glasgow Farragut (also spelled Glascoe; July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy. He is remembered for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" in U.S. Navy tradition. Born near Knoxville, Tennessee, Farragut was fostered by naval officer David Porter after the death of his mother...