Letter, November 6, 1899

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Letter, November 6, 1899

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Holograph letter to Paul Dana, editor, New York Sun, New York City, expounding his views on foreign affairs, including the Boer War, the Far East, free trade with China, the need for continued close ties between England and the United States, British seapower, France and Russia as possible enemies and the proper course of action for the United States vis-à-vis Great Britain and European power. Mahan hopes that the New York Sun will support strong United States - England ties.

1 item; 4.5 x 8 in.

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Dana, Paul, 1852-1930.

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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...