Papers, 1826-1928; (bulk 1830-1860).

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Papers, 1826-1928; (bulk 1830-1860).

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Correspondence, journals (1833-1835), logbook and diary (1820-1822), logbook for the frigate Congress, general order book, biographical sketch, and other papers, largely relating to La Vallette's career, and concerning his administration of Mazatlán, Mexico; the capture of an American seaman by natives of an African island; the Jaffa Affair; and other matters. Correspondents include J.C. Dobbin, Uriah P. Levy, Isaac Toucey, and members of the La Vallette family.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Naval officer. From the description of Papers, 1826-1928; (bulk 1830-1860). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19931611 ...

Toucey, Isaac, 1796-1869

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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 Naval order, June 9, 1859. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 17944293 Toucey was Secretary of the Navy, 1857-1861. From the description of Letter, June 15, 1860. (Naval War College). Wor...