Charles H. Eldredge papers, 1861-1916.

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Charles H. Eldredge papers, 1861-1916.

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This collection relates to Charles H. Eldredge's career in the United States Navy between 1861 and 1916. Mostly, it consists of military orders: Board of Examination assignments, correspondence, leave of absence requests, medical examination, assignments and detachments. Also included are a record of service and fifty-three obituaries from newspapers across the country.

119 items.

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