William W. W. Wood papers

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William W. W. Wood papers

1879-1881

http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/1314

This collection consists of letters written by William W. W. Wood, pioneer of the steam navy, thirty-five year naval veteran, and resident of Washington, DC, to A. L. Taveau, the overseer of Wood's farm "Jutland," located in St. Mary's County, Maryland. Wood discusses purchases he has made for the farm, fertilizing, marketing, transportation problems, crops, machinery, agricultural pests, and Taveau's impending resignation. Wood also describes his dealings with dishonest businessmen, his plans to travel to "Jutland," and various family matters.

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University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7270582

University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries

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Wood, William W., 1816-1882

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William W. Wood, naval officer, and Thomas Newton Wood, Marine Corps officer. From the description of Papers of William W. Wood and Thomas Newton Wood, 1836-1906. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79041416 William W. W. Wood was born in North Carolina. He received a commission in the U. S. Navy on March 15, 1845, entering with the rank of chief engineer. During his thirty-five year naval career, Wood was stationed at various naval installations and had a number of ...

Taveau, A. L.

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Taveau, A. L.

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Wood, William W. W.

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Career naval officer, pioneer of the steam navy, and owner of the farm "Jutland" in St. Mary's County, Maryland. From the description of William W. W. Wood papers, 1879-1881. (University of Maryland Libraries). WorldCat record id: 29419529 ...