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John Branch, Sec'y. of Navy, to Lieutenant David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1830 February 26

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Orders David Farragut on leave of absence with pay until further orders. ALS.

Dates: 1830 February 26
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

John Branch to Lieut. David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1830 December 10

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Orders David Farragut to report to Comm. Barron for duty at Norfolk. ALS.

Dates: 1830 December 10
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

John Branch to Lieut. David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1830 December 27

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Summons David Farragut to attend and bear witness at a trial of court-martial of Commodore Creighton. ALS.

Dates: 1830 December 27
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

Daniel F. Patterson to Lieut. David Farragut, dated Washington, 1837

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Answers questions from David Farragut concerning the ages of his siblings at his mother's funeral. ALS.

Dates: 1837
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

David Farragut to Vice Admiral Charles Baudin and to the Sec'y of the Navy, dated Norfolk, Virginia, 1839 April 2

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Concerns remarks and accusations made by Baudin concerning David Farragut's conduct while in command of the U. S. Ship Erie. Initialed copy.

Dates: 1839 April 2
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

David Farragut to J. K. Paulding, Secretary of the Navy, dated Norfolk, 1839 April 2

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Requests Court of Enquiry be called to investigate his conduct questioned by Vice Admiral Charles Baudin. Initialed copy.

Dates: 1839 April 2
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

A. B. Pinkham to Lieut. David Farragut, dated Navy yard, 1841 June 15

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Brings up topics both naval and personal. ALS.

Dates: 1841 June 15
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

A. B. Pinkham to Lieut. David Farragut, dated Portsmouth, 1841 August 20

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States his displeasure that the newspapers are not giving Farragut as much credit as he deserves. ALS.

Dates: 1841 August 20
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

A. B. Pinkham to Commander David Farragut, dated Portsmouth, 1841 December 28

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Reports on personal and some naval events. ALS.

Dates: 1841 December 28
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

David Farragut to Lieut. Browning, dated U. S. Ship Pennsylvania, Norfolk, 1845 May 14

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Concerns the disposition and delivery of a diamond purchased by Browning. Also includes two newsclippings (1892?) concerning Farragut and romantic tales of his life and lineage. ALS.

Dates: 1845 May 14
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

George Bancroft, Sec'y of the Navy, to Comm. David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1845 October 1

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Orders him to leave Receiving ship Pennsylvania and to report for duty at Navy Yard, Norfolk. DS.

Dates: 1845 October 1
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

John Y. Mason, Sec'y of the Navy, to Mr. Edwin Ross, Acting Gunner, dated Navy Dept., 1848 June 5

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Orders him to report to the U. S. Sloop of War St.Louis. Signed and dated as reported June 10, 1848 by David Farragut. DS.

Dates: 1848 June 5
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

Report by David Farragut of vessels captured by the Frigate Essex on the coast of Brazil and in the Pacific Ocean, 1850 April 27

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Identifier: I
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: 1850 April 27
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

Report by David Farragut of vessels captured by the Frigate Essex on the coast of Brazil and in the Pacific Ocean in the years 1812 and 1813, dated Norfolk, 1850 April 29

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: I
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: 1850 April 29
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

E. Porter, wife of Commodore Porter, to David Farragut (Glasco), dated Washington, 1850 May 3

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Personal letter telling of her life and family and changes in Washington. ALS.

Dates: 1850 May 3
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

Lyman C. Draper to Captain David Farragut, dated Madison, Wisconsin, 1853 August 29

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Asks for information about his father and John Sevier for an upcoming book. ALS.

Dates: 1853 August 29
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

David Farragut to Comm. John A. Dahlgren, dated Philadelphia, 1862 January 15

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Thanks Dahlgren for a report on tests of iron ship armor and explains his plans to provide better protection from shore musket fire. ALS.

Dates: 1862 January 15
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

Gustavus V. Fox, Asst. Sec'y of the Navy, to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1862 February 11

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Instructs David Farragut as to what he will have at his disposal for an upcoming operation. ALS.

Dates: 1862 February 11
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

Brig. Genl. Benjamin F. Butler to David Farragut, dated On board the Mississippi, Head Quarters Dept. of the Gulf, 1862 April 24

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Congratulates David Farragut on his passage of the Forts and discusses plans for his landing and their joint operation. ALS.

Dates: 1862 April 24
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

Order of the fleet on the morning of the 24th of April, 1862, 2 o'clock A. M., on proceeding up to the attack and passage of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 1862 April 24

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: I
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: 1862 April 24
Found in: Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville / MS-1887, David G. Farragut Papers / David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders

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