David Glasgow Farragut correspondence, 1862-1864.

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David Glasgow Farragut correspondence, 1862-1864.

Includes: ALS, D.C. Farragut, F.S. Hartford, New Orleans [La.] to G.A. Fox, 1862 Dec. 23 (former Letter File 1, F1); ALS, D.G. Farragut, Rear Admiral, U.S. Flag Ship Hartford, off Pensacola [Fla.], to Mr. A.C. Mitchell, Pensacola [Fla.], 1864 Mar. 23 (naval orders; former Letter File 1, F2).

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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...

Fox, G. A.

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Mitchell, A. C., Mr., active 1864

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