Papers of George Adams Bright, 1860-1932 (bulk 1861-1903).

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Papers of George Adams Bright, 1860-1932 (bulk 1861-1903).

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Letters from George Adams Bright to his family, describing his medical practice, Civil War experience, travels, and family affairs. The collection also includes journals that Bright kept during all of his sea voyages The letters and journals provide detailed accounts of his Civil War experience, including the siege of Galveston, the blockade and blockade-runners, assault on Fort Fisher, and the post-war career, including details of the 1866 mission to Mexico, news of the Santa-Anna's return to Vera Cruz (June, 1867), operations of the Navy in the Mediterranean, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, his work at the Naval Academy, Mare Island, and naval hospitals. Also included is a journal kept by Bright's younger brother William Mason Bright (b. 1848), a sailor onboard of the brig Executive that sailed from Bangor to Azores in July of 1864. The journal gives a detailed account of the voyage, including the information on the crew and the passengers, descriptions of the ports, etc. The diary also contains an account of the meeting with the American consul in St. Thomas and discussions of the war news.

580 items.11 boxes : 5 oversized folders.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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