Letters to George R. Loucks, 1898.

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Letters to George R. Loucks, 1898.

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Loucks wrote the two letters on August 11 and October 2, 1898, from Camp Dewey; the letters are addressed to his brother George. Frank talks about Manila, the conditions at the camp, and his dealings with his fellow soldiers. He also talks about problems obtaining supplies for his regiment. He also talks about a possible battle and states, "we are looking for Dewey to get a move on and do something."

2 letters.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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Dewey, George, 1837-1917

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George Dewey (December 26, 1837 – January 16, 1917) was Admiral of the Navy, the only person in United States history to have attained the rank. He is best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War, with the loss of only a single crewman on the American side. Dewey was born in Montpelier, Vermont. At age 15, Dewey's father enrolled him at Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont. Two years later Norwich expelled him for drunkenness and herding sheep into...

Loucks, Frank.

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Frank Loucks was a private with the First California Volunteers; he was stationed at Camp Dewey, Manila, Philippines. From the description of Letters to George R. Loucks, 1898. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122644250 ...