Michigan Naval Brigade, Second Battalion Correspondence<CR> Correspondence, 1905-Circa 1911 1908-1911.

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Michigan Naval Brigade, Second Battalion Correspondence<CR> Correspondence, 1905-Circa 1911 1908-1911.

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Correspondence, 1905-circa 1911, between commanders of the Michigan Naval Brigade, Second Battalion in Hancock, Michigan and various officials. Topics range from ill-fitting uniforms to munitions and troop and officer assignments. A large portion of the correspondence is from H. Stuart Goodell, commander of the YANTIC and owner of the South Range Mercantile Company in Painesdale. Also included is a "Boat Book," published by the U.S. Navy in 1905 and covers all topics related to proper boat handling, boat etiquette, drills, exercises and signaling.

0.53 cubic feet; 1 manuscript box (letter size); 1/2 manuscript box (letter size)

Michigan Technological University, J.R. Van Pelt & Opie Library; Michigan Tech

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Michigan Technological University, J.R. Van Pelt & Opie Library; Michigan Tech

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