Papers of George Dewey, 1890-1943.

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Papers of George Dewey, 1890-1943.

Letter (1890 December 1) of Dewey to the commanding officer, U.S.S. Pinta, Sitka, Alaska; letter (undated) of Dewey to William Corcoran Hill; letter (1898 May 10) of Charles A. Boutelle to Sally Phenix Hill with enclosed letter of Garret A. Hobart; historical account entitled Admiral Dewey and the Manila Campaign, compiled by Nathan Sargent, with a covering note (1943) by George G. Dewey; and photographs.

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Dewey, George, 1837-1917

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George Dewey (December 26, 1837 – January 16, 1917) was Admiral of the Navy, the only person in United States history to have attained the rank. He is best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War, with the loss of only a single crewman on the American side. Dewey was born in Montpelier, Vermont. At age 15, Dewey's father enrolled him at Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont. Two years later Norwich expelled him for drunkenness and herding sheep into...

Hobart, Garret A. (Garret Augustus), 1844-1899

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Garret Augustus Hobart (June 3, 1844 – November 21, 1899) was an American politician who served as the 24th vice president of the United States, from 1897 until his death. He was the sixth American vice president to die in office. Prior to serving as vice president, Hobart was an influential New Jersey politician and political operative. Hobart was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, on the Jersey Shore, and grew up in nearby Marlboro. After attending Rutgers College, Hobart read law with promin...

Hill, William Corcoran

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Real estate and loan agent, of Washington, D.C. From the description of Register of loans, 1904-1941. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70941649 ...

Boutelle, Charles A. (Charles Addison), 1839-1901

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American naval officer; U. S. Rep. from Maine and Journalist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Mobile, to William Pitt Fessenden, 1858 Feb. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270525077 American Naval Officer; U.S. Rep. from Maine and Journalist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : "U.S. Gunboat Paul Jones, Port Royal, S.C.", to William Pitt Fessenden, [18]63 Jan. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270530566 ...

Sargent, Nathan, 1849-1907

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Naval officer. From the description of Nathan Sargent papers, 1866-1957 (bulk 1880-1905). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82275220 Biographical Note 1849, Oct. 29 Born, New York, N.Y. 1870 Graduated, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md 1873 ...

Pinta (Ship)

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Hill, Sally Phenix.

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