Papers, 1815-1964.

Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

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David Glasgow Farragut (also spelled Glascoe; July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy. He is remembered for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" in U.S. Navy tradition. Born near Knoxville, Tennessee, Farragut was fostered by naval officer David Porter after the death of his mother...

Farragut, Virginia.

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David G. Farragut, U.S. Naval officer, was born near Knoxville, Tennessee in 1801 and died in Portsmouth, NH in 1870. He went to sea in 1810, served in the Mediterranean, the Mexican War, and during the Civil War captured New Orleans and Mobile for the Union. He was promoted to admiral in 1866 and commanded the European Squadron that year. From the description of Letter, October 29, 1872. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 17997151 ...

Farragut, Loyall, 1844-

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Built and launched at New York Navy Yard; commissioned Nov. 12, 1944; scraped in 1993. Served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. From the description of USS Bon Homme Richard (CV/CVA-31) photograph collection 1944-1971. (The Mariners' Museum Library). WorldCat record id: 41657866 The federal government decided in 1941 to send Supply Corps personnel to Harvard Business School for training in the business of equipping the Navy. This was effected by a transfer...