Letter : Washington, D.C., to John Grimes Walker, 1869 May 8.

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Letter : Washington, D.C., to John Grimes Walker, 1869 May 8.

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Autograph letter signed. Letter between friends and officers. Alden updates Walker on his request for additional marines, moving of personal effects, payment of a bookcase and political news.

1 item (2 p.) ; 25 cm.

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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Raymond H. Fogler Library

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Walker, John Grimes, 1835-1907

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Alden, James, 1810-1877

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Alden was a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy. From the description of Letter, November 2, 1866. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 708056642 American naval officer. From the description of Letter signed : Mare Island, California, to Chief Engr. M. Fletcher, 1868 Dec. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270132617 Alden was a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy. He served in the Civil War and, in 1869, was Chief of the Bureau of Navigation. From th...