Letter, 16 August 1869.

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Letter, 16 August 1869.

Holograph letter signed to A.D. Barrett, 8 4 1/2 St., Washington, D.C., August 16, 1869, regarding no need for more enlisted boys at the Washington Navy Yard where he was commandant. Refers to G. W. Gipson who needs to pass the exams to enlist.

1 item; 7.5" x 9.5".

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Washington Navy Yard

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Barrett, A. D. T. (Alan D. T.)

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Gipson, G.W.

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Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard, 1809-1870

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U.S. naval officer and inventor of ordnance. From the description of Reports to Commodore L. Warrington on ordnance, 1848-1849. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58671341 John A. Dahlgren, naval officer, attained the rank of rear admiral. An expert in ordnance, he invented an 11" gun and other devices useful to the Navy. From 1868-70, he was Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance. From the description of Letter, January 28, 1848. (Naval War Col...