Papers of John Mills Browne, 1853-1878.

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Papers of John Mills Browne, 1853-1878.

Letters of commendation from David G. Farragut and others, and five commissions.

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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...

Browne, John Mills, 1831-1894

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Naval surgeon. From the description of Papers of John Mills Browne, 1853-1878. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71060591 John Mills Browne, 1831-1894, Massachusetts Medical College of Harvard University 1853, was appointed surgeon general of the navy by president Cleveland in 1888 and served in that role until 1893. From the description of Papers, 1848-1852. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 660222460 ...