George Rudolph Koester papers, 1898.

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George Rudolph Koester papers, 1898.

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Telegrams and drafts of telegrams, 2 and 7 May [1898], and undated [c. May 1898 and 1898], written by Koester in Columbia, S.C., to the Darlingtonian newspaper re developments in the Spanish-American War and especially news of Dewey's victory over the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay, and preparations for the invasion of Cuba. Communication, 30 [Apr.? 1898], re U.S. attack on the Philippines and deployment of "six to ten thousand troops" to Cuba; and 2 May 1898, reporting enlistment of 290 Cubans for invasion of Cuba.

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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...

Koester, George Rudolph, 1870-

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