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Loyall Farragut to David Farragut, dated West Point, 1864 September 1

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: I

Expresses his relief that David Farragut came through Mobile Bay safely, urges him to get out of the war when he can that he won't be killed, talks about life in West Point, McClellan's possible presidential nomination, David Farragut being tied to the rigging and other officers at the battle. Might only be a draft of a letter. 4 pages, incomplete. ALS.

Dates

  • 1864 September 1

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Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet

Repository Details

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

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