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General Order No. 9, dated Flag Ship Hartford, off Mobile Bay, 1864 July 6

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: I
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Announces successful boarding and destruction of a blockade runner under rebel batteries by an expedition led by Flag Lieutenant J. Crittenden Watson. Printed.

Dates: 1864 July 6
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

General Order No. 12, dated U. S. Flag Ship Hartford, Mobile Bay, 1864 August 6

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: I
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Gives thanks to all men under him that participated in the attack on Mobile Bay. Printed.

Dates: 1864 August 6
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

General Order No. 13, dated Flag Ship Hartford, Mobile Bay, Sunday Morning, 1864 August 7

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: I
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Requests that the men return thanks to God for the victory on August 5.

Dates: 1864 August 7
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

Gideon Welles to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, Washington, 1864 August 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: I
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Authorizes David Farragut to give aid to wife and children of Captain George Share and to transport them from Galveston to New Orleans. Also enclosed is copy of letter from Wakeman, Gookni & Dickinson to Gideon Welles, requesting his intervention in the Share family matter. ALS.

Dates: 1864 August 9
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

Commander Edward Donaldson to David Farragut, dated U. S. Steam Sloop Seminole, Mobile Bay, 1864 August 26

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: I
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Reports details of an incident where an intoxicated Pilot accidentally exploded a torpedo, killing four men and wounding three others. ALS.

Dates: 1864 August 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

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

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: I
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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
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 wife, dated U. S. Flag Ship Hartford, West Gulf Squadron, Mobile Bay, 1864 September 15

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: I
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Tells about being overwhelmed with congratulatory letters, most notably from Dr. Draper, tells of being in the rigging and of some of the ships actions during the battle of Mobile Bay. ALS.

Dates: 1864 September 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

Loyall Farragut to David Farragut, dated West Point, 1864 September 18

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: I
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Tells of participating in salutes fired in honor of his victory and Sherman's victory, changes in commands at West Point, classes and expresses his hope that David Farragut will not take any more unnecessary risks. ALS.

Dates: 1864 September 18
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

New York Committee of Arrangements to David Farragut, dated New York, 1864 December

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: I
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Announces enclosed communication to the President offering to come to Washington to personally give their support for Captain Drayton. Signed by Moses Taylor, S. Draper, J. J. Astor, Jr. and M. B. Eismosell. Might be draft. ALS.

Dates: 1864 December
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

Gideon Welles to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, Washington, 1864 December 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: I
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Informs him that prize money paid to him for the capture of two rebel ships should have instead been paid to Flag Officer McKean and should be transmitted to him. ALS.

Dates: 1864 December 9
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

Gideon Welles to Vice Admiral David Farragut, dated Washington, 1864 December 14

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: I
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Expresses that the Admiral is welcome in Washington but might not want to come while the subject of a new naval grade for him is being discussed in Congress. ALS.

Dates: 1864 December 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

R. S. Hoffman to David Farragut, dated New Orleans, 1865 January 2

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: I
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Announces the making of a cane from the mast of the USS Mississippi for David Farragut containing the names of all the ships that passed Port Hudson. ALS.

Dates: 1865 January 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

New York Committee of Arrangements wishing to honor David Farragut to David Farragut, dated New York, 1865 January 26

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: I
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Announces results of subscriptions collected in honor of David Farragut and the transmittal of 50 one thousand dollar bonds and a check for the balance of $130. Signed by Moses Taylor, chairman, Sam Sloan, secretary, John J. Cisco, treasurer. Also enclosed are transcriptions of three letters between the committee and David Farragut and a printed resolution to collect said money, dated Collector's Office, New York, December 10, 1864. ALS.

Dates: 1865 January 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

James Y. Smith, Governor of Rhode Island, to David Farragut, dated State of Rhode Island, Executive Department, Providence, 1865 February 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: I
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Announces a note of thanks from the General Assembly of Rhode Island. ALS.

Dates: 1865 February 9
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 Admiral Lesoffsky, Russian Admiral, dated Washington D.C., 1865 February 25

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: I
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Thanks the Admiral and Captain Boutakoff for their fine words in support of David Farragut at a recent dinner. Copy.

Dates: 1865 February 25
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

Gideon Welles to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, Washington, 1865 April 16

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: I
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Orders David Farragut to proceed to Washington without delay to participate in the funeral ceremonies of President Lincoln. ALS.

Dates: 1865 April 16
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 to David Farragut, dated Washington D.C., 1865 May 20

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: I
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Asks David Farragut to come to a viewing of shipyards and complains about inadequate funds for shipyards and an inability to make more Admiralcies. ALS.

Dates: 1865 May 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

New York Committee of Arrangements to David Farragut, dated New York, 1865 June 2

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: I
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Asks for David Farragut's attendance at a public meeting to honor the war against the rebels. ALS.

Dates: 1865 June 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 Dr. S. D. Townsend, of Boston, dated Brooklyn Naval Yard, 1865 June 28

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: I
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Accepts offer of dinner. Can be dated 1865 from content. ALS.

Dates: 1865 June 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

Richard H. Dana, U. S. Attorney, to David Farragut, dated Office of United States Attorney, District of Massachusetts, Boston, 1866 January 2

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: I
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Asks about the amount deposited for the ships captured at Mobile. ALS.

Dates: 1866 January 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

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