Papers, 1858-1892.

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Papers, 1858-1892.

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Letters (1884-1890) received by Fentress relating to his service in the U.S. Navy; letters (1892) concerning his death; fictional narrative, Memoirs and Naval Life, illustrated with watercolors, pen and ink drawings, and maps, speeches concerning Chinese society, masonic society certificates, obituary, photo, and other papers. Topics include his naval service during the Civil War and time spent in Libby Prison, United States Naval Expedition to Japan (1852-1854), Sri Lanka, and Japan.

4 v. and 1 envelope.

Rutgers University

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Rutgers University

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