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Contains 166 Results:

John H. Knowles, late Chief Quartermaster of U. S. Hartford, to Loyall Farragut, dated U. S. Steamer Phlox, Annapolis, 1878 December 18

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: IV
Scope and Contents Note

Talks about the lashing to the rigging and lauds David Farragut for bravery. ALS.

Dates: 1878 December 18
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Loyall Farragut Correspondence and Orders

H. S. Kendrick to Loyall Farragut, dated West Point, 1879 December 5

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: IV
Scope and Contents Note

Thanks him for sending him a copy of The Life and Letters of David Farragut. ALS.

Dates: 1879 December 5
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Loyall Farragut Correspondence and Orders

X. Farragut to J. W. Loyall Farragut, 1879 December 29

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: IV
Scope and Contents Note

Gives family genealogical information. In French. ALS.

Dates: 1879 December 29
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Loyall Farragut Correspondence and Orders

John H. Knowles to Loyall Farragut, dated Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1880 March 2

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: IV
Scope and Contents Note

Gives true story of the lashing to the rigging of David Farragut at the Battle of Mobile Bay by the man that did it. Also attested to by James Smith of Baltimore, also on board the Hartford. ALS.

Dates: 1880 March 2
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Loyall Farragut Correspondence and Orders

John H. Knowles to Loyall Farragut, dated U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1887 May 30

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: IV
Scope and Contents Note

States that Martin Freeman's account of the lashing to the rigging is incorrect, though the rest of his account of the Battle of Mobile Bay is correct. ALS.

Dates: 1887 May 30
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Loyall Farragut Correspondence and Orders

Joseph J. Tinelli, late Master's Mate of U. S. Hartford, to Loyall Farragut, dated Denver, 1887 June 13

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: IV
Scope and Contents Note

Story of lashing to the rigging, reaffirms historical account. ALS.

Dates: 1887 June 13
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Loyall Farragut Correspondence and Orders

John H. Knowles to Loyall Farragut, dated U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis Maryland, 1894 July 8

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: IV
Scope and Contents Note

Biographical information on Knowles. ALS.

Dates: 1894 July 8
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Loyall Farragut Correspondence and Orders

John H. Knowles to Loyall Farragut, dated Annapolis, Maryland, 1895 March 25

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: IV
Scope and Contents Note

Talks about recent happenings in his life. ALS.

Dates: 1895 March 25
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Loyall Farragut Correspondence and Orders

Loyall Farragut to Mr. Wright, 1895 May 10

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: IV
Scope and Contents Note

Talks about David Farragut lashed to the rigging. Transcript.

Dates: 1895 May 10
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Loyall Farragut Correspondence and Orders

Admiral George Dewey to Loyall Farragut, dated Navy Department, Washington, D.C., 1908 October 15

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: IV
Scope and Contents Note

Thanks him for the photograph of David Farragut, inscribed by Loyall. ALS.

Dates: 1908 October 15
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Loyall Farragut Correspondence and Orders

Gustavus V. Fox to Loyall Farragut, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: IV
Scope and Contents Note

Dated April 11. Requests Loyall Farragut's presence on April 25 to honor his father. Note.

Dates: undated
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Loyall Farragut Correspondence and Orders

D. G. B. Canum to Loyall Farragut, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: IV
Scope and Contents Note

Dated Oberlake, Burlington, Vermont, October 16. Presents a copy of his book, My Reminiscences of the Rebellion. ALS.

Dates: undated
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Loyall Farragut Correspondence and Orders

Description of a trip made by Loyall Farragut to visit the Big Trees in California while he was stationed in San Francisco, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: IV
Scope and Contents Note

Incomplete.

Dates: undated
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Loyall Farragut Correspondence and Orders

Description of a voyage from San Francisco to Panama by Loyall Farragut. Short descriptions of San Francisco harbour, the Mexican coast, Acapulco, and Panama, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: IV
Scope and Contents Note From the Collection:

The collection contains extensive correspondence and other material related to the career of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut from 1830-1870. Subsequent materials include correspondence from the Admiral's wife Virginia, his father George, and his son Loyall. This collection also contains genealogical information about the Farragut family as well as newspaper clippings and articles about the Admiral.

Dates: undated
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Loyall Farragut Correspondence and Orders

Transcripts of two letters from George Farragut to Andrew Jackson, 1815-1816

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Identifier: V
Scope and Contents Note From the Collection:

The collection contains extensive correspondence and other material related to the career of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut from 1830-1870. Subsequent materials include correspondence from the Admiral's wife Virginia, his father George, and his son Loyall. This collection also contains genealogical information about the Farragut family as well as newspaper clippings and articles about the Admiral.

Dates: 1815-1816
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / George Farragut Correspondence

Handwritten transcripts of 12 letters by, to or about George Farragut, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Identifier: V
Scope and Contents Note

Copied by R. R. Hoes, Chaplain of the Navy. Includes some short biographical information.

Dates: undated
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / George Farragut Correspondence

General Order, from Admiral David Porter, dated U. S. Ship Peacock, 1828 February 4

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: VI
Scope and Contents Note

Calls for the drawing and retaining of full rations as the vessels under his command are destined for the suppression of piracy.

Dates: 1828 February 4
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Other Correspondence and Orders

Samuel Miner to Commodore Silas H. Stringham, dated USS Wabash, 1861 July 4

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: VI
Scope and Contents Note

Requests instructions for his vessel and the Cumberland as to who should anchor and who should engage. ALS.

Dates: 1861 July 4
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Other Correspondence and Orders

Benjamin F. Butler to Gideon Welles, dated Headquarters Dept. of Virginia and North Carolina, Fort Monroe, Virginia, 1864 April 20

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: VI
Scope and Contents Note

Requests Welles to pay Capt. James Taylor the money due to him for repairs to his boat while in the service of the government. Also tells of iron plating of cargo ships for transport up the Mississippi from New Orleans through guerrilla sharpshooters. Copy.

Dates: 1864 April 20
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Other Correspondence and Orders

Charles to my sister (Miss Snow), dated New Orleans, 1864 June 3

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: VI
Scope and Contents Note

Tells of information received about the actions and plans of Grant and Farragut, asks for news from home. Transcript of letter included. ALS.

Dates: 1864 June 3
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / Other Correspondence and Orders

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