Papers, 1850-1859.

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Papers, 1850-1859.

Letter Book of official letters sent, 1850-1859, of a senior United States naval officer, chiefly as squadron commander; journal, April 6 - June 18, 1855, of Commander Home Squadron, Washington, D.C.; genealogy of Macauley family; list of naval assignments, 809-1869; letters received, 1821-1867, regarding his naval career, promotions, assignments, conditions in Chile when he was CO, Pacific Squadron, and various ships he served on.

Manuscript collection.

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