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David G. Farragut Letter to Isaac Toucey, 1860 September 25

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
From the Collection:

This collection features a letter written by Admiral David G. Farragut to Secretary of the Navy Isaac Toucey, dated September 25, 1860. The letter addresses Farragut's concern that the Department of the Navy was displeased with him as they had placed orders virtually putting Farragut's ship, the USS Brooklyn, under the authority of Captain Engle, Farragut's subordinate.

Dates

  • 1860 September 25

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 oversize folder)

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480