Letter, September 3, [1893].

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Letter, September 3, [1893].

Holograph letter signed to Charles [Darwin] from USS Chicago, inviting him and his family to a dance aboard ship, 3 September [1893].

1 item; 3.75 x 6 in.

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Chicago (Ship)

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Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882

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Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914

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Alfred T. Mahan, naval officer, was born in 1840. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1859. He served as second president of the Naval War College, 1885-1886 and again in 1892-1893. His Influence of Seapower on History was published in 1890. From the description of Notebook, ?-1880. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 17944229 From the description of Commission, February 19, 1862. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 17944191 From the description of...