Papers, 1867-1922.

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Papers, 1867-1922.

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The Papers of Wells Field contain documents he accumulated during his Navy service. The collection is organized in a single series, arranged alphabetically by subject. Topics include steamboats, the Grigsby Case, Pichilinque Bay, and correspondence from the Treasury Department and Navy Department.

0.5 cubic ft.

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7660668

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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